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Old 03-29-20, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by alo
Unless things have changed, in Australia:

Schools stay open, but there is online school for parents who don't want to send their children to school.

Most work places stay open. Some businesses have closed because the business has been affected by the situation.

Most shops stay open.

Food places are open for take away, but not eat in.

They just advise people not to do anything where large groups of people gather together. This includes limiting the number of people at weddings and funerals.

I think this is better than the large shut downs in many countries.
Things have changed.

Schools are open for essential services parents, but the rest are strongly encouraged to stay home.
Many workplaces have closed or are encouraging employees to work from home.
Many shops have closed or have reduced their hours and put various restrictions in place.
Some food places have closed.
We're not allowed to gather in groups larger than 10 anywhere.

Last edited by Machka; 03-29-20 at 12:07 AM.
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