Highlights
- As at 6:30 am on 27 March 2020, there have been 2,985 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia.
- Government advise: Stay at home, maintain social distancing and wash your hands to protect against coronavirus.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the world. Sports, movies, music concerts, travel, holidays, house parties – all possible events, outings and even the good old barbeque at a birthday party is a big no-no right now.
That visit to the zoo – no.
Beach, absolutely not.
Swimming pool – do not even think about it.
As you flip through channels on the television this weekend, watching yet another update about how many have tested positive and how many have died and what more is being shut down, how about you scroll a little further and take a look at a few things that are bound to cheer you up.
While this life-threatening disease grips the world, many are taking to social media to share lighter moments. Take a look at these gems which have gone viral across the world.
Italian mayors’ rant
It is a hilarious video. Italian mayors’ are mad at people who are not following the simple instruction to stay home until absolutely necessary to come out. The video which has gone viral online has delighted millions around the world. Take a look.
What can be worse than your mother’s cooking!
A little girl is devastated to learn that her favourite food joints are closed. Darling, we all are devastated but thanks for brightening up our day.
Fighting with siblings!
Now that everyone is home and, in each other’s face, skirmishes are likely to be the second course with every meal. But these two grown up brothers – both in essential services and still working during the shutdown, did not want to be left behind.
For those who don’t know them, Chris Cuomo is the presenter of Cuomo Prime Time, a weeknight news analysis show on CNN and his brother Andrew Cuomo is the Governor of New York.
Don’t mess with this mother!
An Israeli mum went viral this week for her rant about distance learning after schools were shut.
“If we don’t die of corona, we’ll die of distance learning!” says Shiri Koenigsberg Levy in a video that went around the world after it was subtitled in English.
Hope you had a chuckle but coming back to the reality, don’t forget…
Australians must stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Indoors, there must be a density of no more than one person per four square metres of floor space.
If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor, don’t visit, or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.
