Today there is concern over possible complacency, now that the numbers look better, and with the Easter holidays coming at the end of the week. The government released modelling on which it based decisions to control the virus spread, including border closures and strict enforcement of social distancing.
For the first time since the crisis began, another news item pushed it off the opening story slot: the High Court overturned George Pell’s conviction on sexual abuse charges. But surely TV journalists could do better than provide us with endless footage of a non-descript vehicle travelling along a non-descript road with a barely visible Cardinal inside. Media Watch has also pointed to the overuse of the petri dish metaphor for describing anywhere the virus might find the welcome mat out.
Boats have been sent away with their sick cargo and potential virus spreaders. This is a whole new strange episode of “stop the boats”. Decisions have been made in favour of pressing on with a 2020 Matriculation, rather than cancelling year 12 for a catch up year 13 next year. Media, both social and old school, suggest a pause in the outrage and indignation industry.
Progress on WordPress is being made thanks to a patient sister and Brian Magee’s Confessions of a Philosopher has been read.
Australia now has 5,908 cases (113 new) and 45 deaths. NSW has 49 new cases for a total of 2,637 and 21 deaths. Global totals are more than 1.3 million cases and over 74,800 deaths.
Awesomely Astute 