The whole of Melbourne is now in a six week lockdown again, but thankfully, most of regional Victoria isn’t. The freedom in regional Victoria is solely due to a “ring” around Melbourne.
Not only is the second peak bigger than the first one, but it’s all community spread this time. 191 new cases of Covid19 were announced in Victoria today. Ominously, only 37 so far can be traced, which means this is not just about spot testing in the nine high rise towers that are now locked down. No indoor sport, no gyms, or concerts, museums or zoos. No more dining in restaurants and given the disturbing number associated with schools, the start of Term 3 has been delayed by a week for years 1 – 10, and possibly longer. But fishing, boating, golf, and surfing are OK. It’s good to see the quarantines are evolving, recognising the minimal benefit of stopping outdoor activity. For people overseas, the Australian style of lockdown permits people to move for work if they can’t stay home, and to shop for essentials and to exercise. Jobs are considered essential, but people are encouraged to work from home if they can.
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July 7, 2020 at 02:12AM
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