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10 May 2024
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Measures put in place

Is the C-19 virus making a difference? Heather stands in an empty Binney Street before going out to dinner at Connie's. Euroa. VIC. March 20. 2020. Photograph by Dale Mann. 200320$c6966c.

STRATHBOGIE Shire council have implemented many measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a response to the Victorian Andrews Government’s declaration of a state of emergency this past week.

The council confirmed they will be implementing a continuity plan for business as well as drafting a pandemic plan via a statement read by deputy mayor John Mason at this past week’s council meeting.

“If adopted, this (pandemic plan) will be implemented immediately.

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