Headlines this week that Cowper and Lyne is among the most vulnerable electorates healthwise in NSW makes me concerned for our community of people who are elderly, with a disability, chronic conditions and Aboriginal people. But also, I hope and send best wishes to our local hospitals and their great staff during this difficult time to cope when our vulnerable people need to be hospitalised.
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Then NSW Health flags Port Macquarie for higher risk groups for Covid-19 include testing backpackers and encourage travellers attending youth hostels to get tested.
Considering that this Easter weekend is upon us, I hope that all accommodation in our area will not be taking travel bookings outside of essential travel for business and medical and families celebrate and remain at home as our community could be become a hotspot for transmissions from visitors.
Happy Easter to everyone.
Jill Horton
Port Macquarie