We don't know yet exactly what sort of lockdown it will be.
We don't know yet exactly how severe it will be, what things will be further restricted.
We don't know yet exactly how long the lockdown will be imposed.
But we know that there will be a lockdown.
I'm so disheartened by the fact that this was preventable. What possessed case number 5 (the case who contracted COVID-19 from the Wollert cluster (via a missing link, probably?) to ignore his symptoms for more than 4 days? What possessed him to go out and about while symptomatic? Was he wearing a mask? (I'll take a wild stab at it and say no, he probably wasn't.) Was he socially distancing? (Clearly not.)
Taken in conjunction with the general complacency and vaccine reluctance, the discarding of masks in public transport, the lack of enforcement (with police chiefs being - in my view - a bit ridiculous in scoffing at the task of enforcing health directives), the surging together of people much closer than 1.5 metres when we know - surely we call know! - that this pandemic is far from over, and the number of people who are shaking hands and kissing and hugging... it's making my heart sink like a concrete boot.
I skipped wearing a mask twice recently, I admit. I had it with me, but I popped into the bank and thought it would be a good idea not to obscure my face for security reasons. I also went to a supermarket for one item, late at night just before it closed. It was not wise. Oh! And one more time... at the Melbourne Recital Centre while enjoying a fabulous concert. Every other time, yes, I've masked up. But now I feel foolish, and I won't be making any exceptions.
Stupid-decision-making people could be walking around in any part of Melbourne or indeed Victoria, refusing to be tested, brushing off their symptoms, scoffing at the notion of wearing a mask or sanitising their hands.
And more political point-scoring is being launched as well. I've no patience for it; we need to be working together to resolve these problems, and stamp out this outbreak. Ironically it is because we as a country have been doing so well that the complacent behaviour has crept back.
Fellow Melbournians and Victorians, we just have to be strong, and let's do our best to reiterate that the hygiene behaviours (
Let's try to lead the world into effective long-term behaviour change.
And God help us all as we enter into whatever lockdown hell lies before us. *virtual hug* - because that's the only sort I can give you.
Hop onto the roundabout. Here we go again...
7-day snap lockdown. You know the drill: 5km radius, no weddings, funerals capped at 10, 5 reasons only to leave the house, strict masking rules, NO VISITOR rule emphasised ... add a pinch of frustration and tears... stir well, cook for 7 days, and eat your portion.
Yes, I know I am allowed over the 5km limit for caregiving but I still feel awkward at times, especially going into someone else's home. But it has to be done.
Like you, we have had the cancelled birthday thing happen a lot.
A friend of mine had a surprise party coming up. Obviously she didn't know about it but her daughter was organising a high tea morning at Mary Eats Cake. That was at the start of June and we had a sudden lock down so we have not been in a position to have it at all.
All I can think of is maybe we need to be like my sister. She turned 60 in May last year. Obviously no party possible. So this year on her birthday, her husband organised a table at a restaurant and we were able to go ahead. I liked the balloon arrangement.😁 If it isn't clear, that's a 60 plus a 1. 😅
Maybe next year will give us a clearer run.
