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10 ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus:  Wash hands often with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. Dry with paper towel or hand dryer.  Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.  Isolate yourself at home if you feel sick. If you take medication ensure you have adequate supplies.  Phone your GP first if you need medical attention. They will tell you what to do.  Continue healthy habits: exercise, drink water, get plenty of sleep, and now is the time to quit smoking. Call the Quitline on 137 848.  Don’t wear a face mask if you are well.  Buy an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with over 60 per cent alcohol.  Get the flu shot (available April).  Shaking hands is optional.

TOURISM events and community gatherings could be cancelled in the Rural City of Wangaratta if an outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) threatens the city. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has upgraded COVID-19 to a worldwide epidemic urging people...

Steve Kelly

March 11, 2020 • 01:00

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TOURISM events and community gatherings could be cancelled in the Rural City of Wangaratta if an outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) threatens the city.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has upgraded COVID-19 to a worldwide epidemic urging people to take “urgent and aggressive action”.

Wangaratta health organisations and aged care agencies have activated plans to soften the impact of the potential virus spread into facilities.