The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. The public healthcare system is facing the biggest challenge in trying to flatten the curve, scientists are trying their level best to come up with viable solutions for the crisis, the world economy is facing stasis in a long time, and everyone is worried about how...Read More
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There were 671 new cases recorded in a single day in Victoria, and there were seven more deaths caused by COVID-19 on the very same day. This is the highest daily total recorded since the pandemic began. As community transmissions increase, more pockets of the state are under lockdown, and face masks have been made...Read More
The Coronavirus pandemic is perishing economies around the world. Scientists across the globe are determined to find a viable solution in the form of a vaccine, but people need to take precautions first. There are a ton of things that are concerning about the outbreak, but the fact that it can be prevented if we...Read More
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Cases in Victoria on the rise: citizens have to be cautious
Speculations are rife to see if Victoria has begun to reverse its second wave of COVID-19. This will determine if a more rigid lockdown is needed. There has been a jump in the number of cases in the last week which has renewed the concern regarding the existing policies and restrictions. The cases rise in...Read More
Daniel Andrews (the Victorian Premier) recently announced that they have requested assistance from the nation’s defence forces to better manage the recent spike of COVID-19 cases amid overseas arrivals. Recently, there was a lot of commotion about the state of hotels where more than 18,000 visitors had been quarantined during two and a half months....Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has wholly disrupted the global healthcare and economic system. A new study by the ABS suggests a whopping 6.2 per cent increase in the Australian unemployment rate – and economists believe that is just the tip of the iceberg. Times are particularly bleak for temporary visa holders as around 82% of them...Read More
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People are calling Sikh volunteers ‘angels’ because of their charity efforts
Time and again, Sikhs have proven their dedication to humanity by responding quickly to help people in need. This is especially true in the case of this year’s COVID-19 outbreak in Australia, where these volunteers have been working round the clock to feed families and aid students. These volunteers belong to The Australian Sikh Association....Read More
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A word on the hotel quarantine conditions in Australia
While not all Australian citizens are comfortable with measures taken by the Federal and State Health Ministry to curb the spread of Coronavirus, it looks like most citizens are grateful for the hotel quarantine conditions provided to them by the government. Most citizens are appreciating and welcoming the restrictions stipulated by the government to contain...Read More
To evacuate Indians from abroad in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of India has taken up the Vande Bharat Mission. Another initiative has been launched to aid the homeward bound Indians from abroad, the SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) Scheme. The Ministry of External Affairs, that of Civil Aviation,...Read More
It is a dismal situation for temporary visa holders in India who are unable to go back to Australia. Many had left in a state of flux and now have to wait in anticipation. The rising number of COVID-19 cases in India is a matter of concern as it is now among the top five...Read More
