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Hi, We know that the COVID-19 situation is growing more severe by the day, so I’m hoping to keep you updated as best as possible on what is happening. I understand the reasons why people may be concerned, and those reasons are valid. But there is no need to panic and by accessing the right information and using common sense measures we can and will get through this crisis. Here’s an update on where things currently stand. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?Fever, cough, tiredness, shortness of breath and other symptoms. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia or

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has welcomed a stimulus package announced by the Premier, Deputy Premier and Treasurer to assist with response to the COVID-19 crisis. On Tuesday the NSW Government announced a major $2.3 billion health boost and economic stimulus package to protect the community and help protect jobs over the next six months. Mr Saunders said the funding would be welcomed by the wider community, and would be revised as the COVID-19 situation progresses. “There are a lot of concerns in the community. Some of them are health-related and some people are wondering what will happen

I fully understand the serious nature of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, which is why I decided to visit Dubbo Hospital today in order to get the absolute latest from one of our leading medicos. And the message is clear – be alert, but not alarmed. The nature of this situation is fluid and can change very quickly, but as we speak the best advice is to be cautious when it comes to symptoms. Here’s a few things to be aware of: DO • Keep your hands clean by washing them often with soap and water or using hand sanitiser •

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has called for further financial support to be provided to residents and business owners in drought-impacted regions of regional NSW. Mr Saunders wrote to NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet earlier this week, calling for similar provisions to the ones applied to bushfire-affected parts of the state, including rate relief, and working capital and low interest loans. Mr Saunders said the proposed assistance would be similar to that rolled out across regions which have been affected by the devastating bushfires. “What has happened to parts of NSW, particularly on the South Coast, has been nothing

Applications for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card are now open for those living in the Dubbo electorate. Eligible seniors can apply through service.nsw.gov.au, by calling 13 77 88 or visiting a Service NSW Service Centre. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the card, one of the government’s key election commitments, will ease the cost of travel for eligible regional seniors. “Travel is one of the most significant expenses for residents living in rural and regional NSW, which is why the NSW Government committed at the 2019 election to reducing that cost for seniors,” Mr Saunders

One of the NSW Government’s key pre-election commitments will be rolled out in the coming weeks, with regional seniors able to apply for the $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card from Wednesday, 29 January. Member for the Dubbo electorate said travel was one of the most significant household costs faced by seniors living in rural and regional areas, and the card is designed to ease the burden of those costs. “This card is about making it easier for seniors to access services, do their shopping and to stay connected with family and friends,” Mr Saunders said. “Eligible seniors will be able