The county has close links to the area where Covid-19 originated.
The Mayor of the Chinese region where Coronavirus orignated has received a letter of well wishes from Westmeath County Council.
Two years ago a delegation from the local authority travelled to a global conference Wuhan with the aim of creating new links for businesses in the county.
Current Mayor of Athlone Frankie Keena says a return trip was planned at the time -- that is now on hold for the forseeable future.
The Fianna Fail cllr says Westmeath has close links with the province:
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