Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by Grumbles

That old Pommy TV show "Yes Minister" absolutely nailed it. I wonder at how few of us will remember that show. Not many I'd guess..........

Not so - it's all over Youtube.

Originally Posted by Tote

All that proves is Victorians like to be told what to do.

Actually, what it proves is that the Victorian government is capable of giving clear guidance to the community.

And calling lockdowns when required.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I only know what I've read, with people saying the removalist company was very uncooperative with the contract tracers. The 3 blokes also seemed to be under pressure, did Sydney- Melbourne- Adelaide- Sydney in two days, and slept in their trucks. I also read their English was poor.
So putting all that together I can imagine 3 blokes, maybe casuals who really needed the work, had a demanding boss, maybe didn't understand the whole Covid rules thing, were very afraid when questioned by contact tracers from two states, feared copping big police fines, and just thought it was safest to clam up.
Yes, they should have worn masks, even if they're uncomfortable, but maybe they're also victims here.
Just trying to see it from the other side.

It wasn't two days, it was 4.

And unfortunately they actually appear to have gone Syd - Mel - Adl - Mel or Vic - Syd.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

So, now they've discovered that these guys had two trucks, not one and they went to a couple of spots in SA, including Tailem Bend on their way back to NSW - that means that they came back through Victoria, which I'm not sure that the Victorians are aware of.
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The Age picked up about them coming back into Victoria and it turns out that after Tailem Bend the next stop of theirs that's known is near Albury-Wodonga - so there could be exposure sites anywhere in the half of the State between the SA border and the Hume Highway.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Well, I was at the Rugby last night* and was sitting shoulder to shoulder with unmasked strangers so if there was even one person in that area with Delta then there'd be a lot of spread.

There was a positive case at the game. I may have to isolate.


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I wore a mask right through the game, but 99% weren't because it wasn't required.

I just wish everyone do what they are told, mask do help to stop the spread of the virus, I have been doing my best over the 1 and 1/2 years to keep Mario safe, with anyone coming in to the house wearing a mask and me washing hands when I have been out, before I got near Mario. As the doctor told us last year that with this MSA he has, if he catches this he wouldn't be coming out of the hospital. I know one day I will lose him, but I am not ready to give up. I find with this virus some people are selfish and only think of them self. I would like them to walk in my shoes for a couple of days. It isn't going to kill them wearing the mask. Sorry guys just venting what I feel. Heather

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

I find wearing a mask inhibits my breathing, just walking through a shopping centre, it also fogs up my glasses.

If I'm wearing one for hours, I stick a bit of tape over the bridge of my nose and onto the mask - stops my glasses fogging up, but it isn't too comfortable and you have to place the tape in the right spot or your glasses slide down on it - sucks over all, but we do what we need to.