It's now been two weeks since Canberra last recorded a case of coronavirus. More than 230 COVID-19 test results were received over the past day and every person tested negative, health authorities revealed today. It comes after Canberrans enjoyed some relaxed restrictions with recreational sport and indoor dining. Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman said despite the easing of rules, Canberrans must remember physical distancing measures remain."As a community, we're adjusting to the new way of life where physical distancing, social gathering limits and good hygiene are the new normal and I understand this shift in mindset can take time," Dr Coleman said. "Remember, just because restrictions have eased it doesn't mean our responsibilities have," she said. "ACT Police were required over the weekend to educate and remind patrons and businesses on numerous occasions who were unaware that children are included in the total number." There have been 14,183 negative COVID-19 tests in Canberra. A staggered return to classroom learning has begun, with kindergarten and students in Years 1, 2, 7, 11 and 12 back on campus today. It cannot be denied that our way of life has been altered. Everything has changed, and change is scary for a lot of people. Children in Italy and some European countries have been allowed outside to play for an hour a day. Most of our students have returned and are adjusting well to the changes. "Our total enrolment is 220, so on any one day we have about 160 in the school component and about 120 in the early childhood, education and care component," Ms Reed said. As school’s reopen, it seems that there is light at the end of the tunnel for Australia. Infection rates have plummeted, businesses are reopening, rules are relaxing. But the world is different. It will take the world a long time to heal from Coronavirus. Hopefully, we learn something from this. No one wants to see this happen again. New York City has been devastated by the virus; however people are banding together. We may be physically distancing, but we need social connection. It's now been two weeks since Canberra last recorded a case of coronavirus. More than 230 COVID-19 test results were received over the past day and every person tested negative, health authorities revealed today. It comes after Canberrans enjoyed some relaxed restrictions with recreational sport and indoor dining. Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman said despite the easing of rules, Canberrans must remember physical distancing measures remain."As a community, we're adjusting to the new way of life where physical distancing, social gathering limits and good hygiene are the new normal and I understand this shift in mindset can take time," Dr Coleman said. "Remember, just because restrictions have eased it doesn't mean our responsibilities have," she said. The world has turned upside down since this virus hit, but there is an end in sight. The world turned upside down when the virus hit. Our cities will never quite go back to normal, and maybe it shouldn't. "ACT Police were required over the weekend to educate and remind patrons and businesses on numerous occasions who were unaware that children are included in the total number." Sydney has now recorded 2 days without a new case. There is hope for all of us, every country around the world. As long as we work together, we will make it out the other side.There have been 14,183 negative COVID-19 tests in Canberra. A staggered return to classroom learning has begun, with kindergarten and students in Years 1, 2, 7, 11 and 12 back on campus today. Children in Italy and some European countries have been allowed outside to play for an hour a day. Principal Lyndall Reed said most of those students have returned and are adjusting well to the changes."Our total enrolment is 220, so on any one day we have about 160 in the school component and about 120 in the early childhood, education and care component," Ms Reed said. As our nation begins to reopen, it has become evident that we have been permanently changed. As school’s reopen, it seems that there is light at the end of the tunnel for Australia. Infection rates have plummeted, businesses are reopening, rules are relaxing. But the world is different. It will take the world a long time to heal from Coronavirus. As our nation heals, it has become evident that some things have changed for the good. Hopefully, we learn something from this. No one wants to see this happen again. New York City has been devastated by the virus; however people are banding together. We may be physically distancing, but we need social connection. It cannot be denied that our way of life has been altered. Everything has changed, and change is scary for a lot of people. Children in Italy and some European countries have been allowed outside to play for an hour a day. Most of our students have returned and are adjusting well to the changes. New York City has been devastated by the virus; however people are banding together. Resilience is being displayed all over the world.
By Molly Haymen and Erin Longney - Year 10
