Friday, April 17, 2020

COVID-19 / Australia / 17th April Update

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated that restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus will remain in place for at least the four next weeks, before a gradual easing of restrictions may be considered. Social distancing requirements will not be relaxed for the foreseeable future.
The government’s economic response to assist people and business adversely affected by the shutdowns is here.
Bemusing to see our rampant capitalist regime turn to socialism as soon as things go pear shaped.















Almost 80 per cent of Australians participating in a national survey have backed government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus, up from 66 per cent last week and 56 per cent the week before.
So nationally it appears we are doing relatively ok. The same can’t be said for other countries. 
Personally I don’t think all this will be over on a world wide basis until a vaccine is developed.
It certainly looks like we won’t be opening up our borders to international travel any time soon.

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