Date Time Hume Council’s commitment to recovery and reactivation Hume City Council has responded to the impacts of COVID-19 with a strategic COVID-19 Recovery and Reactivation Plan. The plan has a focus on the next 12 months with the aim of supporting the community to reconnect, aiding in social recovery, and accelerating economic recovery of businesses, employment, and local investment. COVID-19 has significantly impacted individuals, families, community groups and businesses in the City of Hume. The Hume community recorded 1,660 COVID-19 cases from March to November 2020, with a peak of 585 cases in August. Mayor of Hume City, Councillor Joseph Haweil said, Council has an important role in continuing to support the community through the coronavirus and the recovery beyond.