The Euroa MP spent an hour on Monday evening talking live on Facebook and Instagram from her home to help explain government announcements around coronavirus and answer questions.

The issue of rate relief was one of the first things raised.

"I think it's a very good question," Ms Ryan said.

"It's one that they're trying to pursue with the state government.

"Generally councils would only provide rate relief if the state government was providing that."

Indigo mayor Jenny O'Connor has also said her council has asked the Victorian government for help lowering rates.

"One of the things we have really been pushing in the last couple of days is that they should be looking at deferring any unnecessary regulation for that business that might be imposing new costs," Ms Ryan said.

She said she would try to provide information as clearly as possible, acknowledging there has been confusion in both state and federal announcements.

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"I think there was heaps of confusion caused Sunday night before last when the Premier came out and said that all non-essential businesses would have to close. After that, I got many phone calls and emails from people saying 'am I essential or am I not essential?'," she said.

She recommended forgetting the word "essential" and looking at what is on the official list of businesses that cannot operate.

Hairdressing was one of the industries getting that inconsistent messaging, first told they could only conduct half-hour appointments, then told there was no limit.

"I actually think the National Cabinet stuffed up by coming out and saying no, then saying yes," Ms Ryan said.

"I think that kind of confusion certainly doesn't help people, they could have been clearer."

The latest federal stimulus package has involved a job keeper payment of $1500 per fortnight for workers who lost their job due to coronavirus.

"It's a little bit like the scheme that Boris Johnson has announced in the UK where they're subsidising 80 per cent of a worker's wages," Ms Ryan said.

"At this point where we're starting to get some really big job losses, I think this will save a lot of people."

She encouraged people to contact Centrelink, preferably online or over the phone.

"I know that's difficult for a lot of people, particularly if you're not already receiving benefits from them, and the queues have been absolutely huge, but they are trying to streamline that process," she said.

Asked about hunting, Ms Ryan said there was no direction that legally stops people from going hunting with just two people, but did not want to give legal advice.

"I would reiterate the strong advice from government is that you should be at home," she said.

But the question asked everywhere at the moment is when is a full shutdown happening?

"How long is a piece of string? I don't think the Premier himself knows that at the moment," Ms Ryan said.

"Will we get to a place where New Zealand is at? Not sure."