Carl D wrote on Dec 9
th, 2022 at 2:12pm:
Will there be a tipping point where the pollies (who shouldn't be dictating health "advice" anyway, especially during pandemics) decide it's time to do something about this carnage and at the very least bring back mandatory masks on planes, public transport and healthcare settings?
Nope, sadly it doesn't look like it.
This BS came from National Cabinet today:
https://federation.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/2022-12/strategic-framework-... Quote:The crisis phase has passed and the risks of widespread COVID-19 deaths, overwhelming health
system capacity and a significant economic shock from COVID-19 have subsided. This changing risk
landscape allows us to recalibrate focus back towards sound decision making processes to ensure the
continuing COVID-19 response is evidence based, fiscally responsible, consistent and proportionate.
They're still living in a different reality to the rest of us, apparently.
"fiscally responsible" says it all.

Meanwhile, back in the real world...
https://mobile.twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1601112415382671360 Quote:Melbourne is being warned to brace for hospital trouble this weekend.
And not just Melbourne, I'm sure.