NYE fireworks ignite only anger as pandemic prowls
December 30, 2020 â 12.04am
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Gladys Berejiklianâs New Yearâs Eve fireworks are a big ââup yoursââ to the rest of the world suffering one of the worst pandemics in human history (ââCall off the fireworks â for goodââ, December 29).
Rick Johnston, Potts Point
Don Carter, Oyster Bay
NYE will not be a cracker night but a fizzer. Issue a free packet of sparklers to everyone. All citizens to stand on the driveway or balcony and ââignite for 2021ââ. It should be OK to throw in some Tom Thumbs and Double Happys from the olden days.
Exemptions for cabin crew elevate risk level
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Exemptions for cabin crew elevate risk level
December 19, 2020 12.04am
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Is this another dangerous misstep in our battle against the coronavirus? According to the Premier, the source of the northern beaches outbreak is from overseas and not an existing community strain (“Northern beaches cluster reaches 28 cases”, smh.com.au, December 18).
How can this surprise us when flight attendants working on international routes can apply for exemptions from Australia’s 14-day hotel quarantine program? They can then quarantine at a private residence of their choice; they simply have to provide a written declaration swearing they have not shown COVID-19 symptoms. As at least half of COVID-19 cases are symptomless, this is surely a recipe for disaster.