In our part of the world (Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia) we have been extremely lucky. Up until this stage at least we have had little to no local transmission. More recently live has resumed pretty much as normal.

We have never been asked to wear masks but it was advised early in the pandemic. I have masks in the glove box and my wife and I carry them. In total I’ve had a mask on for 30 minutes or so.

If there was any real local transmission the area was shutdown almost immediately. If there was local transmission in states below us the borders were shut immediately. This caused some angst but was usually understood. Usually this resulted in very quick resolution of the issues. There was some inconvenience with some of the restrictions but nothing that would kill you. For me the biggest pain was signing COVID Tracing forms everywhere one went but that did not hurt. Slowly but surely restrictions are easing.

We were lucky from the outset. Both sides of the political spectrum pretty much agreed on processes. The Governments both State and Federal got together in a combined cabinet and worked together. In general not making political mileage out of it (note in general not 100%).

In general there was no thought of conspiracy. Yeh, sure there are some folks against masks lockdowns and anti vaxers but they very much a minority.

I could not understand what the issue is by wearing a mask if it works all well and good. If it doesn’t work well what have you lost. Getting the jab has only just started here. At the moment for over 70s, indigenous over 60 or those with other medical issues. I’m due to get mine on Saturday and will be lined up for it.

Yes we are very lucky to this point.

My thoughts
Tony

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