Much Like Covid, We’re Back

This week we catch up on all of the Covid related stories that broke while we were on break – and, oh boy, a lot has happened.

We discuss the constant backflipping from our leaders regarding Covid rules, the nature of capitalism and how this wave of the pandemic manifests it, RAT availabilities and the ~free market~, and how the pandemic has exposed our ableism. Phew. It’s a lot.

*CORRECTION: Soaliha said a mentally ill woman was jailed after escaping quarantine in Queensland to see her mother. This woman was arrested, but not jailed. There was a different, separate incident where a Queensland woman was jailed for breaching isolation rules.

 

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Sources:

National cabinet: Requirement for Covid cases to get day six test scrapped 

Scott Morrison says he won't 'undercut' businesses by funding free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests

@MSMWatchdog2013 Tweet

Rapid antigen tests: Wholesaler says retailers deliberately pushing up demand  

Face masks: Priceline sells 50 for $249 amid Victoria restrictions 

For those of us with disabilities, lockdown won't end as long as Covid strategies leave us behind | Anthea Williams | The Guardian

Limiting Who Can Access Free PCR Tests Is Actually Ableist AF & We Need To Talk About It 

Cairns woman arrested after elaborate alleged escape from hotel quarantine

Qld Covid-19: Police place woman in jail for allegedly refusing home quarantine