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    General Coronavirus chit chat thread - non-travel specific

    Well, if we let Omicron rip, and test kits denied (clearly high risk individuals need better access) - not the Karen's and Wendy whingers. 1) It temperature a guide - Asia had laser temp senors everywhere 2) Does the tongue look different 3) Is your videogaming skills/ reactions off? 4) Need to...
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    Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

    The lawyers have not been consulted either. You can make loopholes, but the tort of negligence remains in place. When it comes to surgery - the standard is higher. There will be a long tail, and lots of juicy fees and medical experts going forward.
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    General Discussion/Q&A on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Qualification: When in stock - underlined. There is pent up community anxiety about this. My time is valuable. The opportunity cost of not having immediate access to testing (N hours waiting in lines) is huge. Some multiplier for truckies and tradies - some who will cheat.
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    Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

    So why get tested at all - a really good question if you have no underlying conditions and asymptomatic - given 1 in 3 probably are positive, or recently recovered from a nye acquired infection. Yeah, some work testing excluded for high value essential individuals and those with risk /care...
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    The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Australia has begun

    Update: When you press 2 for a callback. I got a callback at 3PM the day after. And my second call, just a moment ago- so still 1.8 day wait for a callback. The phone recording is now much improved, but is silent on the >1.5 day delay. I managed to get 3rd booster vaccinated after being turned...
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    The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Australia has begun

    https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-d-whats-right-level-2016121910893 and K2 and Zinc, and everything in moderation.
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    Australian Reports of the Virus Spread

    Just In. 'Ridiculous proposal': Labor calls on PM to abandon cash payment plan for rapid antigen tests Are they nuts: Swap you one rat kit for a pack of cigarettes or one shout. I though Centrelink debit card was crazy, and now they think free cash to the leaners will solve matters. I wonder...
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    The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Australia has begun

    Seems everyone and their dog wants 3rd booster shot currently. No chance of a walk in appointment 125 kms around Canberra. Left my number for ACT AIS appointment at 7am and no callback as yet. I wish they could just say you are number 8372nd in the queue or whatever. I conclude there is a...
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    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Panic Buying?

    Toilet paper- I fitted a Asian style hand hose, and use little. And a planter box outside the window is also in reach. Certainly there is much grocery inflation. Coke down when discounted, and Arnots biscuits up 35% or more, since one chain decided not to stock certain lines, or reduced weight...
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    General Discussion/Q&A on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Country NSW, Young NSW and surrounds. Tried to get a booster today. Seems nobody has any, earliest chemist is the 10th, some the 17th. Rubbing it in, plenty at a priceline pharmac_ surry hills , hardly any waiting on walkin. Canberra AIS stadium online webpage said* 'Booster 6 month later', not...
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    What happens if you catch COVID whilst overseas?

    What of boosting Vit D + Vit C + more (Zn) etc? Where are these minimization studies? Then we have Japan - doing something - but not reported in the press because it is controversial. I wanted to have my booster tomorrow, but no-one answered the phones. (Hint - India R factor real strong) time...
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    Unable to cancel booking using Jetstar website

    Technically plus or minus, that would be the 'difference' and correct. It does not say the difference if higher, or nothing lower. Marketing says difference is more sellable. Do not get me started when your computers unique fingerprint, is used in online booking to enhance revenue.
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    General COVID-19 Vaccine Discussion

    <redacted> Meanwhile in Singapore: 365 new COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore; 134 Omicron infections confirmed I certainly admire Singapore - they are not coughfooting around. 38% already had boosters.
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    Unable to cancel booking using Jetstar website

    I hate it when they hide/delete contact details. I know one crafty lawyer who loves sending process servers to the door of CEO's. Done the first time, then he can chat direct to their corporate council. This confirms my decision not to book any holidays until certainty of arragements resume.
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    Booster vaccines, eligibility and travel bookings

    It is interesting to hear soft denials that nobody expected peak demand at Xmas/NYE. Combined with a bitter Workplace court battle in Victoria to suppress - facts. Cooperation indeed. Educator John Campbell has revealed the Omicrom R Number, and how Denmark and Canada are faring (elimination...
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    Booster vaccines, eligibility and travel bookings

    OK, In breaking news ACT is not doing PCR traveler testing - testing facilities overloaded to breaking point. ACT authorities block access to 'travel tests' as Canberra's COVID-19 clinics are overwhelmed I know ACT people will travel across the border to be tested(possibly spread it, not much...
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    Booster vaccines, eligibility and travel bookings

    With respect to a previous post, I was correct and ATAGI smelt the roses/coffee, and dropped the interval to 3 / 4 months but made no specific rationale available, such as international regional weighting. Again, they seem to want one size fits all, rather than say things like 60+ whatever...
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    Booster vaccines, eligibility and travel bookings

    'Only in Australia' I mutter as ATAGI go it alone, and not follow global consensus. On the telly, some authority said the booster cost is peanuts relative to treatment or isolation costs. I agree. Hand on heart - I don't think they have evidence - or knowledge of what is best, as the drug...
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    Passport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?

    Looks like I made a mistake - believing Youtube videos ranked 1 and 3. So I should be in for streamlined. However this does not take back the so called digital identity shambles going on, and the fact many govt agencies have your info. I think the Cwth did a deal with the states, otherwise the...
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    Passport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?

    My passport expiring soon. I checked the passport online version, and discovered it (for a simple renew) needed paper foundation ID documents all over again, and re-keying of totally redundant information they already have. The Passports office already has mine/everybodys birth certificate...
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