Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
This page will be updated as more information becomes available or as services change. Information is sourced from health.gov.au
There is a lot of information out there, it can seem difficult to stay on top of the latest advice. We hope this page will be useful to you in finding specific and relevant health advice if you live in the Mudgee region.
According to the World Health Organisation, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that potentially cause illness to humans and animals.
The disease can be transferred from person to person through contaminated droplets that can be distributed by coughing or sneezing, or by contact with contaminated hands, surfaces or objects.
The most important thing to remember with COVID-19 is that in order to limit your exposure, good hygiene and isolation must be practiced.
Symptoms
What are the symptoms?
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Difficulty breathing (severe cases)
Who is most at risk?
While it is still relatively unconfirmed, people with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, cancer or diabetes tend to be more at risk.
However, at this stage, people who have been in contact with a person with COVID-19 or been overseas in the last 14 days should seek medical attention or self isolate.
How can I limit my chance of infection?
- Self-isolate yourself by limiting your trips outside to public areas
- Practice good hygiene by regularly and thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
- Social distancing by ensuring at least a metre distance is between yourself and anyone coughing or sneezing
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Follow respiratory hygiene such as coughing into your bent elbow
When to seek medical attention?
If you've been or have been in contact with someone who has overseas in the past 14 days and experience any symptoms, seek medical advice, ensuring to phone ahead.
Medical services in the Mid-Western Region
- Mudgee Medical Centre - 145 Church St, Mudgee. Phone: 6372 8100
- South Mudgee Surgery - 9 Oporto Rd, Mudgee. Phone: 6372 4355
- Mudgee Hospital - Meares St, Mudgee. Phone: 6378 6222
- Gulgong Medical Centre - 102 Herbert St, Gulgong. Phone: 6374 1104
- Gulgong District Hospital - Wellington Road, Gulgong. Phone: 6374 3400
- Kandos Family Medical Practice - 42 Davies Rd, Kandos. Phone: 6379 4406
- Rylstone District Hospital - Fitzgerald St, Rylstone. Phone: 6357 6100
- Family Medical Service - 2/4 Digilah St, Dunedoo. Phone: 6375 1303
- Dunedoo Hospital - 31 Digilah St, Dunedoo. Phone: 6370 3000
Financial help
Finder has a comprehensive guide on how to get the most from your bank or credit card.
The NSW Government is helping ease the cost of living with more than 70 rebates and savings.
The NSW Government has set up a questionnaire to help find the right financial assistance for you.
Businesses
Businesses impacted by COVID-19 can call 13 28 46.
What is a non-essential business?
The following businesses are not to open to members of the public:
- Pubs and registered clubs, except to:
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide hotel or motel accommodation, as well as food or beverages to guests to consume in their rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide hotel or motel accommodation, as well as food or beverages to guests to consume in their rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide hotel or motel accommodation, as well as food or beverages to guests to consume in their rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide hotel or motel accommodation, as well as food or beverages to guests to consume in their rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide hotel or motel accommodation, as well as food or beverages to guests to consume in their rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide hotel or motel accommodation, as well as food or beverages to guests to consume in their rooms
- Food and drink premises (other than pubs), except to:
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- Entertainment facilities
- Amusement centres
- Casinos, except to:
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- provide food or beverages to guests to consume in their hotel or motel rooms
- Micro-breweries, small distilleries or cellar door premises, except to:
- sell food or beverages for customers to consume off the premises
- Recreation facilities (indoor)
- places of public worship, except to:
- conduct wedding or funeral services.
- conduct wedding or funeral services.
- conduct wedding or funeral services.
- conduct wedding or funeral services.
- conduct wedding or funeral services.
Closures
Mid-Western Regional Council have closed further services in accordance with government policies.
Council have closed:
- All children's playgrounds in the Mid-Western Regional Local Government Area
- Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone skate parks
- Mudgee, Gulgong and Rylstone dog parks
- All public toilets
- Lawson Park closed to vehicles
- Billy Dunn Oval, Gulgong
- Victoria Park, Gulgong
- Victoria Park, Mudgee
- Waratah Park, Kandos
- Access road to Rylstone Showground
- Barbecue facilities in passive parks
The following services will remain open:
- Passive parks for exercise only
- Community Transport
- Meals on Wheels
- Family Day Care
These changes follow the closures of Council's Customer Service Centres and Administration Buildings to the public. All critical services will continue as normal, including waste collection, water and sewer services, and cemetery services.
Children, childcare and school
NSW schools will remain open, based on health advice, which has not changed.
- From Tuesday 24 March, parents are encouraged to keep their children at home.
- The new arrangement will ensure there is only one unit of work, whether the student is at home or at school.
- No child will be turned away from school.
Several local schools including Mudgee High School have suspended regular classes and the normal timetable from Tuesday, March 24.
Minimal supervision will be in the MHS Library only for year 12 students. Normal classes will not run.
Parents and Guardians
If you are a parent or guardian these are the actions you should prepare for.
- If your child/young person is unwell or has been overseas in the last 14 days, do not send them to childcare or school.
- Unwell children should remain at home until symptoms resolve.
- A person who is unwell or has been overseas in the last 14 days should not enter a childcare service or school to pick up or drop off children.
- Promote good hygiene including handwashing with soap and water and coughing/sneezing into a flexed elbow
- Consider whether your child/young person's out-of-school activities are essential.
- Prepare for your child/young person to study at home should this become necessary.
Young children
This video below is a simple way to teach young children about social distancing.
