The Border Mail reported Indigo Shire ranked the second-worst in the state for ambulance performance, in relation to code-one emergencies, an issue which the local council has raised previously.

Hume regional director Matt Chadban raised the impact of the pandemic in a statement.

"As a consequence of restrictions imposed to protect the spread of COVID-19, demand for ambulance emergency care declined from April to June compared to the previous quarter," he said.

"At the same time as we are contributing to Victoria's response to the coronavirus pandemic, we are proud that we've been able to continue to deliver first class care to patients experiencing a medical emergency such as a stroke, difficulty breathing or cardiac arrest.

"During the three months to June 30, 65.8 per cent of Code 1 emergency cases received our care within 15 minutes.

"Delivering the right care while protecting patients and paramedics from COVID-19 infection requires paramedics to pay scrupulous attention to infection control, including fitting personal protective equipment before travelling to a scene, and spending the necessary time after transporting a patient to decontaminate ambulances."

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Paramedics responded to 66 fewer code one incidents in Wodonga compared to the previous quarter, 39 fewer code twos, with units arriving within 15 minutes to emergencies 85.5 per cent of the time, compared to 85.9 per cent of the time.

"As we begin a period of tougher restrictions to suppress COVID-19, we ask Hume residents to continue to comply with the State Government's guidance to restrict movement, physically distance, wear a mask, wash hands regularly and thoroughly, and if you feel unwell, get tested," Mr Chadban said.

"We need your help to beat coronavirus, and to ensure we can do what we do best, which is care for you during a medical emergency."