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In this daily blog I explore our personal and collective responses to the transformation we are all experiencing as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic. I began writing in mid-March 2020, but only decided in April to create this blog and post it to my website. I’m posting all of March as a single entry and will follow up with posts either daily, weekly or every few days as events unfold. Stay safe.

The Corona Crucible – Mon 22nd June

World 9 million         Russia 580K+             Iran 200K+     The world has reached nine million COVID-19 infections. There are fears of a second wave in Victoria with 25 more cases of coronavirus added to the state tally on Saturday, another 19 yesterday and 16 since yesterday. That’s more than 100 over the past week. Premier Daniel Andrews […]

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The Corona Crucible – Sun 21st June

World 8.8 million      USA 2.3 million        India   400K+ Odd Rant Lump held a political rally in Tulsa Oklahoma yesterday, the first such rally since the pandemic. The rally went ahead despite being described as a ‘public health nightmare’. Initially scheduled for the ‘Juneteenth’ holiday on 19 June which commemorates the end of slavery in […]

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The Corona Crucible – Sat 20th June

World 8.7 million      Brazil 1 million         Chile 230K+ We were planning to visit Neil’s son, daughter-in-law and his grandchildren this weekend, but I told Neil to go without me. I’ve been coughing all week and didn’t feel like I could manage the trip. Also we have wounded Molly to think about, so the sick girls […]

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The Corona Crucible – Fri 19th June

World 8.5 million      India 380K+   Pakistan 160K+ Canada and Bangladesh are the latest countries to record more than 100,000 cases of COVID-19. The ‘curve’ has been gradually flattening in Canada, but is increasing quickly in Bangladesh. There are now 18 countries with more than 100,000 recorded cases of coronavirus. Worldwide, the rate in infection is […]

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The Corona Crucible – Thurs 18th June

World 8.3 million      Russia 550K+             UK 300K+ Recent research in Paris has confirmed that dogs have the ability to identify the smell of COVID-19. A number of countries are conducting canine research in the hope that this will lead to increased detection of COVID-19, especially in regions with large populations where there is limited […]

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The Corona Crucible – Wed 17th June

World 8.2 million      USA    2.2 million      Brazil 920K+             Yet another deadly shooting by police of a black man in the US at the weekend has sparked more anger and protests against racism. Atlanta man Rayshard Brooks had fallen asleep in his car in the drive-through of a Wendy’s restaurant and was blocking traffic. Why would […]

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The Corona Crucible – Tue 16th June

World 8.1 million      India 340K+   Pakistan 140K+ This was meant to be my last day on antibiotics, but I am not clear of this sinus infection yet, so after another Telehealth appointment I picked up a second batch of tablets from the chemist, plus more products to help clear the congestion from my head. I […]

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The Corona Crucible – Mon 15th June

World 7.9 million      Brazil  860K+             Chile 170K+ New Zealand has now eliminated the virus completely and has lifted all domestic restrictions, keeping its borders closed for now. New Zealand is not the first country to eliminate COVID-19. Montenegro, Eritrea, Timor-Leste, Fiji, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Vatican City, Seychelles and Papua New Guinea are also […]

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The Corona Crucible – Sun 14th June

World 7.8 million      Russia 520K+                        India 320K+ Health authorities and politicians are urging people not to attend Black Lives Matters demonstrations to avoid the spread of COVID-19.  While this is understandable, the outrage triggered by the murder of George Floyd in the US has united the global community over systemic racism that is fuelling positive […]

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The Corona Crucible – Sat 13th June

World 7.7 million      USA 2.1 million        New York 400K+ Molly is still not her normal bouncy self. Initially, we were thinking that she might have injured her back, but she isn’t reacting in pain if we touch her anywhere. She isn’t chasing after her ball and when we try to pick her up, she’s […]

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