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Wednesday 4 March 2020
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Community works together against virus Matt McCrorie Reporter
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The Nelson and Tasman regions are already feeling the effects of coronavirus, or Covid-19, with community leaders and local em-
ployers holding a public meeting to discuss plans to deal with the global pandemic. The meeting, organised by Nelson MP Nick Smith, with Tasman Mayor Tim King and Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese, brought together community leaders and
businesses owners to discuss both health and business concerns on Thursday last week. Announced on Friday, one person has been confirmed to have Covid-19 in New Zealand. A further 18 people that were seated near the person have been con-
tacted and are in self-isolation. Nick Smith said at the meeting that the region is already starting to feel the effects of the virus that originated in mainland China, particularly when it comes to the forestry industry and tourism, as well as education.
Nick said that coronavirus is the “biggest risk to our regional economy this year,” and that the meeting was arranged to work with the community to figure out how best to support one another.
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Wakefield’s Sam Gale will head to Europe later this month to take on the world’s best in downhill mountain bike world championships. Photo: Supplied.
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