Over 3 months from the last post on this thread we are still basically arguing the same thing.At least the NT,SA and soon Tasmania have at least opened up to some travel.However WA and QLD still being obstinate.
So a couple of articles on lockdowns.First there are now quite a few people questioning the continuing benefit.
As infectious disease epidemiologists and public health scientists we have grave concerns about the damaging physical and mental health impacts of the prevailing COVID-19 policies, and recommend an approach we call Focused Protection
gbdeclaration.org
Even the Guardian UK is changing it's tune.
Countries such as Vietnam and New Zealand are reopening due to robust strategies. When will we learn from them, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University
www.theguardian.com
Though this article is probably closest to the truth-nobody really knows how good or bad lockdowns are.
A difficult question to answer
medium.com
And possibly what may be in the future for Melbourne.Could there be an Escape to the Country?
New Yorkers reveal why they’re giving up on Gotham, with one fed-up mother declaring the city “a nightmare.”
nypost.com