Wimmera Regional Library branches stop community programs amid COVID-19

The announcement was made on Monday afternoon with Horsham Rural City Council also announcing no group programs and activities would be run at the Mibus Centre.

All WRLC branches and the Mobile library will remain open for all other services until otherwise directed, according to a Facebook post.

Horsham Council said in a statement they were "closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and making preparations for the potential challenges ahead."

"Council is reviewing and adjusting provision of services. In particular we are reviewing public-facing roles and Council-run events with a view to supporting health authorities as they seek to limit spread of the virus.

"At this stage, most Council operated community facilities such as libraries, community centres and recreational facilities remain open with no changes to operations. However this is subject to change.

"We have enacted our pandemic response plan and a Council working group is meeting daily to evaluate and respond to the latest COVID-19 developments. Our decision making is being informed by advice from health authorities."

Council events cancelled or postponed:

Council Community Conversation (March 16, Horsham)

Youth Week activities

Cultural Diversity Week Horsham activities

Changes to Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange:

To ensure that sales can continue, Council needs to limit the attendance by non-essential people at the site. Access during the sale will be restricted to agents, buyers, transport operators, Council and its staff. The general public will not be able to attend, even if they are sellers at the sale.

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