Whilst the Coronavirus itself hasn't infected anyone in Blayney Shire, its impact has shut the doors on a number of events that have been planned over the coming months.
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From the Blayney Farmer's Market through to football matches the shire's tourism and business sector is feeling the pinch.
Blayney Shire Council general manager Rebecca Ryan said that the effects of the cancellations would hurt everyone.
"The impact of cancelling our signature Blayney Shire events, and flow on to our accommodation providers, pubs and cafes, restaurants and fuel stations will be far reaching," she said.
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Mrs Ryan said that council was now working with Orange360 to work on a plan to develop local tourism activities.
"We want to support our local tourism operators by encouraging people to explore their home town, invite their friends and relatives over for a weekend and have that well deserved Staycation," she said.
With the announcement on Wednesday morning of Australia banning non-essential gatherings of 100 or more people indoors as it declares the coronavirus a human biosecurity emergency, the Textures of One exhibition are going ahead with the exhibition, albeit with strict conditions throughout the weekend.
"We're asking visitors to bring the correct money for the entry fee, use the hand sanitisers when entering and generally taking all the sensible precautions," organiser Penny May said.
Mrs May said that the doors of the community centre will also stay open to allow adequate ventilation.
One event, due to its drive by nature, will most certainly be going ahead in April.
"The Blayney Farm Art, Hay Bale Sculptures and Scarecrows event is going ahead, and we hope that people take the opportunity to enjoy the self drive tours around the shire," said Mrs Ryan.
"It's a great opportunity to call in for some retail therapy at our beautiful village shops and stopping off for lunch at a local pub or cafe."
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