We need purpose-built quarantine facilities
February 1, 2021 10.00pm
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The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number.
MANAGING THE PANDEMIC
We need purpose-built quarantine facilities
I don’t understand the government’s impetus to vaccinate the entire population against coronavirus. The vaccine is still in its infancy, tagged with question marks over its efficacy, particularly with the emerging new virus strains. Supply is limited and may now be restricted given the European Union has announced a scheme to control vaccine export.
The bulk of our population has been virus free due to the mandatory quarantine of international arrivals and strict internal measures. As a second-line defence and for the safety of those working on the front line, vaccination is essential. To discard current arrangements in favour of a national vaccination program would be irresponsible.
The Zombies photographed in west London in 1965.
Wise Music Group has purchased the Marquis, Verulam and Mistletoe Melodies music publishing companies from
The Bocu Group, in the process acquiring publishing rights to the works of influential rock band The Zombies.
Included in the purchase are several tracks written by The Zombies Rod Argent, including the Hot 100 No. 2 hit She s Not There from the group’s 1964 debut album
Begin Here and the tracks Tell Her No, Care of Cell 44 and Time of the Season from their 1968 masterpiece
Odessey and Oracle. The sale also includes This Will Be Our Year and “Hold Your Head Up” (both penned by band member Chris White) and God Gave Rock and Roll to You,” a song performed by Argent’s post-Zombies band Argent (written by that group’s Russ Ballard and later covered by Kiss).