Opinion: Our blase attitude to COVID leaves us unprotected
Australians have had less angst over COVID infections than the rest of the world. Isolation was our guaranteed protection but becoming complacent with the risks, it is now “deja vu”.
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COVID’s second wave
COVID’s second wave
Australians have had less angst over COVID infections than the rest of the world. Isolation was our guaranteed protection but becoming complacent with the risks, it is now “deja vu”.
Allowing the return of ex-pats on international flights has put us at risk once again. With the delayed rollout of the vaccine in short supply, we are now facing our worst nightmare.
No regular mandatory testing and vaccinations for workers, interstate travellers and the aged have left us in dire straits.
The “Delta” strain in particular, the deadliest and extremely contagious variant imported from India, is our latest threat. We are now suffering lockdown and lockouts as a consequence of our delay in taking this seriously.
Our blase attitude to this invisible enemy leaves us unprotected from this formidable foe. Shutting the gate is too late; the horse has bolted.
- Eloise Rowe, Tannum Sands
HARRY’S VIEW ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON THE COVID FRONT
FACEBOOK COMMENTS
A man in the NT has received a $5000 fine for failing to wear a mask. He claimed that under the Constitutional Act in Britain he did not have to wear one. What do reckon?
Jacqui Walker: People with a medical condition do not need to wear a mask in Qld. Is this different between states?
Paul A. Hoolihan: Problem is, he does not live in Britain.
Angela Chiavaroli: I would say he’s correct.
Michael Chadbone: Angela Chiavaroli, wouldn’t the Constitution Act of the UK be superseded by the Northern Territory Self-Government Act of 1978?
Craig Andrews: Overreacting these fines.
Teena Leanne: Omg, just wear your mask.
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Originally published as Opinion: Our blase attitude to COVID leaves us unprotected
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