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Sydney, Australia - "don't talk with your neighbors " (Original Post) womanofthehills Jul 2021 OP
Because they are actually trying to eliminate the virus... Thyla Jul 2021 #1
"don't talk with your neighbors" -- this is my normal life. betsuni Jul 2021 #2
Me too... HipChick Jul 2021 #4
Maybe watch "On The Beach" arlyellowdog Jul 2021 #3
All non-essential international travel should be stopped Klaralven Jul 2021 #7
Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again nitpicker Jul 2021 #5
Talking, especially loudly, produces a fog of viral particles Klaralven Jul 2021 #6

betsuni

(25,447 posts)
2. "don't talk with your neighbors" -- this is my normal life.
Wed Jul 21, 2021, 05:29 AM
Jul 2021

I sort of feel guilty about it, feel sorry for people who like talking to people and can't do it now.

 

Klaralven

(7,510 posts)
7. All non-essential international travel should be stopped
Wed Jul 21, 2021, 07:38 AM
Jul 2021

Essential travelers, such as air freight crews, ship's crews, diplomats, etc., should be quarantined upon arrival.

nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
5. Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again
Wed Jul 21, 2021, 07:29 AM
Jul 2021
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-57911032

Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again

Anger is growing in Australia as 13 million people - about half the population - endure fresh lockdowns to quash Covid outbreaks.

A third state, South Australia, joined Victoria and parts of New South Wales in lockdown on Tuesday.
(snip)

The outbreak in Sydney - Australia's largest city - has infected more than 1,500 people.

Officials reported 110 new cases on Wednesday, despite the city's fourth week of lockdown.

Residents must not leave their homes except for grocery shopping, exercise and other essential reasons.
(snip)
 

Klaralven

(7,510 posts)
6. Talking, especially loudly, produces a fog of viral particles
Wed Jul 21, 2021, 07:35 AM
Jul 2021

It's due to the turbulent flow of air through the vibrating vocal cords.

It's probably OK if you are outdoors, masked, 6 feet apart, and there is a crossing breeze.

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