Member for Mildura Ali Cupper is calling for greater levels of facemask use in the Mildura community, to help curb the spread of COVID-19, flus, colds, and other sicknesses.
“Wearing a mask is not a big ask, and we need to use all the tools in our toolbelt to help protect our most vulnerable,” Ms Cupper said.
“Not only that but wearing a mask in public indoor settings is the least we can do for our hardworking healthcare staff who continue to work in stressful and exhausting circumstances.”
Mildura Rural City Council has recorded close to 19,000 cases of COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic, and more than 100 new cases a day for the last ten days running.
Mildura also has the second lowest rate of third dose COVID-19 vaccination of any regional LGA in Victoria.
“We’re seeing shortages run through almost every office, business, sporting club and community group in our region at the moment, and the more we can do to protect each other, the better,” Ms Cupper said.
“We always celebrate volunteering, and wearing a mask is the easiest volunteering you can do.
“I’m asking for individuals and businesses to take personal and organisational responsibility, as the best way to protect our small businesses and our economy is to prevent the spread.”

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