Welcome to my regular Friday song/tune day, ladies and gentlemen, where I pick a piece of music that reflects my mood or the times, to share with you.
Who is an essential worker? That is the question that the New South Wales Premier has refused to answer. Politics! Meanwhile, cases of the Delta variant grow in Sydney (Australia). The Premier is not personally to blame for the increase in cases, but it would be helpful if she could say who should stay at home under her government’s lockdown provisions. I am sure she will get around to it soon because she is a sensible woman. A few more people may have to die first before official advice is given.
I send all my love to family and friends in Sydney. Thinking of you. You can do this. My thoughts are also with all those in hospital at the moment and with the families who have lost loved ones to Covid.
Today, we need a big song. This is for everyone in Sydney and other parts of the world who are dealing with the horrors of Covid at the moment. The song is Hold The Line by Toto.
Stay safe, everyone.
Kind Regards.
Tracy.
Photo Credit: J Bar, Fairfield Railway Station, Wikimedia Commons
So many questions about the ‘leadership’ in most places. Such a great song, Tracy.
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Some leaders are only as good as the team around them. Democracies are grand …
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Good point.
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Great song choice! The world is not out of the woods yet!! Our province has completely dropped all restrictions…no masks, no distancing, no gathering limits…I continue to be cautious.
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Do you have good vaccination rates there, Heather? We don’t here. Worst in the OECD here, or maybe second worst by now.
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In Saskatchewan 76% have had first vaccine and 56% have had both vaccines. For all of Canada 46.9% are fully vaccinated. We could be doing much better.
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That’s pretty good compared to us, Heather. We are only at 10% fully vaccinated. Still, 50% is not enough.
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I didn’t realize your numbers were so low! Stay safe Tracy.
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Yep, Australia’s vaccine procurement strategy has been a bit of a disaster.
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It’s a tense time. I agree Gladys is a sensible woman. She hasn’t had the practice runs that Daniels has had. My husband noted the difference between the information imparted in their two press conferences. Victoria was all facts and clear info. NSW was more of a call to arms without the detailed info. I didn’t watch so I can’t comment. It’s a tough gig, that’s all. In my more forgiving moments I realize that most leaders are doing their human best. But it’s not easy. And they’re unlikely to please everyone.
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I agree. This job must be taking a huge toll on all the leaders and the senior people involved in the pandemic response. Many are looking quite haggard.
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The US is in the midst of a surge of the Delta variant among people who have refused to get vaccinated. I’m still staying away from other people. I think the virus is going to mutate again.
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It’s inevitable. This virus is not going anywhere, Liz, so I wonder if we are vaccinated, we will all have to take some risks in future and hope that our vaccine will protect us from severe disease? I think there will be some quick, accurate home tests available in the future.
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It’s OK Gladys is Gold Standard according to Scotty
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I had high hopes that her team would adapt quickly to changed circumstances, so I am pretty disappointed about what has occurred.
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The Delta variant spreads like wildfire. Sorry, not a great analogy. Some leaders at least make an effort, others won’t even try…
Enjoyed the song, by the way.
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Thanks, Punam. I’m aware. I do find it infuriating when others only accept this once they see the evidence themselves and therefore don’t prepare.
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Fools abound…
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Can’t see this ever go away, we will have to eventually adapt and try to live with it.
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Yep, it is here now. High vaccination uptake will help as many people as possible live with it. What do you think, Pauline?
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I heard the vaccine doesn’t exactly stop you getting it, just makes it less severe. E interesting to see how the UK gets on when they lift all restrictions next week. With already 50000+ daily I shudder to think what will happen
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I would be interested to know whether everyone who wanted to get vaccinated, has been able to do so.
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I’ve cancelled my Astravenica shot due to the blood clot controversy, and gone on the waiting list for Pfizer as my Dad died from thrombosis complications and I had a heart attack a while back.
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I can understand your qualms, Pauline. I know you will be very careful. I hope you have plenty of supplies on hand to tide you through if worse comes to worse.
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Plenty of loo rolls and baked beans in the cupboard 😄😷
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If only governments were as great as this song…
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Yup.
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