Should we have a 3 day lock down reset every year?

21-Nov-21 10:40am
Mopos
No, surely you can reset your own life, I can do that now for a week without an annual compulsory lockdown.......
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- 23-Nov-21 08:59am
  Nico D
  I wasn’t just meaning to reset ourselves but the environment , to give it a break from humans! It seemed there was less pollution n more birds singing n nature seemed to breath a ssigh of relief , I just think it be a good thing for individuals as well as the environment if we hit the reset button once a year like a bank holiday but where only food shops n essential services operate and families have to stay together in their bubbles doing family time. , I think I’f you had looked at it more subjectively and broader, you might have considered it wasn’t just a bout me but good for you if you think you n you alone can reset your environment and the wider environment n space you occupy and those around you!
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19-Nov-21 23:20pm
Brian 511603
Wouldn't worry me as I live out in the regions But think back 25 yrs Didn't we kind of do this Over Christmas/ Easter with everything shut ?
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19-Nov-21 22:40pm
Melinda B 311794
Worth a try. Has definitely helped me reassess my friendships, relationships. Might be worth a try, on a trial basis.
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19-Nov-21 22:36pm
Jan R 542056
Absolutely not!!!!! The lockdowns we have had in Victoria have crippled a lot of small businesses and as a result have had to shut for good. Plus, what's the point?
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19-Nov-21 22:15pm
Christina C 466456
I like lockdowns and am an introvert too but I think it's quite harsh on businesses that aren't adapted to it. There are way more work from home jobs available since the pandemic started so that's a good option for introverts.
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19-Nov-21 22:00pm
Mary M 329762
Yes at Christmas and Easter time will be a good idea for lock down for 3 days
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19-Nov-21 21:14pm
michael b 383297
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19-Nov-21 21:09pm
Asesh S
I wouldn't really mind it and it would be great for the environment but I don't think my bosses would ever agree.
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19-Nov-21 20:16pm
Ruth v
I think we have enough public holidays.
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19-Nov-21 19:00pm
Dada WA
We have about 10 public holidays a year. Isn't that what they are for?
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- 19-Nov-21 22:02pm
  Mary M 329762
  But most them the shop are open this way we have no shop open
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- 19-Nov-21 22:29pm
  Dada WAMary M 329762
  You don't have to visit the shops.
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19-Nov-21 18:25pm
Unique
NO
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19-Nov-21 17:56pm
Carolyn H 319412
No. It had a lot of mental issues with many people.
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- 19-Nov-21 19:53pm
  mary c
  my mental issues are ramping up as i have an at risk spouse in a care home- now with covid spreading i feel we are not safe any more if there aren't lockdowns. THough i guess we will be locked down in the rest home. So depressing.
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19-Nov-21 16:38pm
Rose S 88496
I don’t think so but by the same token I think that considering what other generations had to endure during wars, such as blackouts, concentration camps, food storage’s, food stamps, internment camps, prisoner of war camps, none of us should be complaining about the Covid lockdowns we have been subject to
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19-Nov-21 16:36pm
Chosen
Increase the mandatory requirements for access to anywhere. Problem solved.
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19-Nov-21 15:09pm
Leonie N 638126
I am always in lockdown so it won't make any difference to me.
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19-Nov-21 14:52pm
Dion B 434033
dont worry, covid isnt going anywhere soon. Far too many tinfoil hat wearing idiots with degrees from youtube know better than trained specialists and have decided its all a hoax, and that the injection will do things to you... So Covid will be around, lockdowns will continue, self centered numpties crying about their rights etc will continue to get sick and blame everyone else..... so yip, you will get your annual lockdown :) Enjoy, I sure do
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19-Nov-21 14:14pm
Therese M 73305
Once the boarders open Australia will be hit hard we have been very lucky over the 2 years with a few deaths compared to other countries some states were hit hard with lock downs I have young grandkids who can't get vaccinated because of their age . I would love to see it it done on a monthly trial to knock it being spread the government helping business if it was to occur I'd rather be safe than sorry than loosing someone I love and what is a few days in a year
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19-Nov-21 13:58pm
Daniel A 2
I'll Just say no, there is no need.
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19-Nov-21 13:57pm
Maureen G-Melb.Vic.
I agree with Richard M let's put this behind as soon as possible
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19-Nov-21 13:42pm
Jenny L 591463
No what for and it's that just like a long week end which we do kind of have a few times every year any way. What is the point? Just wanting more holidays, I think we get enough of them through out the year. I was fine too in the lock downs not that we were really where we live but we choose to stay at home as we do most of our time any way. The people I feel for are the ones trying to run a business and have employees. There is a lot of stress as it is running a business and the employees aren't always there for their bosses and slack off. Most don't survive the first year as it is, they don't need more pressure that is for sure.
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19-Nov-21 13:37pm
Greg B 520364
That's a waste of time like day light saving
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19-Nov-21 13:28pm
Diana A 392333
If you want to lock yourself down for 3 days, then go ahead, knock yourself out! BUT don't force it upon those that don't want to participate. There has been too much loss of freedoms and too many restrictions! I used to LOVE the free country we once lived in, the freedom that our ancestors fought and died for!
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19-Nov-21 13:20pm
Carolina Z
That would really be GREAT!
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19-Nov-21 13:09pm
meredith j - NZ
Wouldn’t that be nice
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19-Nov-21 12:41pm
Ben A 400386
I think the lockdowns have caused enough destruction in our society!
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19-Nov-21 12:01pm
Sonya F 68771
No i could not spend time with my family
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19-Nov-21 11:23am
Charles C 68798
i think that there going to do what they want but i thing it's a good idea for one day only but not for longer that i said bad enough we are struggling to make end meet!
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19-Nov-21 11:23am
Michele W 394946
Oh for goodness sake, that's what weekend's are for . . . and if that fails, try alcohol!!!
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19-Nov-21 11:03am
Richard M 407933
I am getting a little fed up with all this nonsense. The politicians handling of the virus has been appalling at all levels. The reality is that they are all clueless about what to do about it and clutch at straws to appear to be doing something. There is a wealth of information from very responsible sources available and the more you study it, the more you realise just how hopeless they are. So in answer to this question - no the politicians shouldn't have the power to impose totally unnecessary lockdowns at their whim for any period of time.
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19-Nov-21 10:59am
Luna
Should the government force us to stay inside our homes for no reason for 3 days a year? No LOL. And I'm an introvert too and stay home a lot anyway but wouldn't want to force it on everyone
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19-Nov-21 10:44am
Morton B
NO, there is enough compulsory BS now
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19-Nov-21 10:36am
Joe B 288252
Duh??? What on earth for?. There is no point, Covid has become endemic and needs to dealt with the same as influenza, measles, and the pox of the chickens….lol…get used to it
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19-Nov-21 10:28am
Anneliese
3 days is fine but wouldn't really like to be inbound on those terms for much longer than that. I'm a bit the same I've spent the most of the past 3 years at home, so really don't mind it. It's been partly because I do have a young child to look after. But it is nice every now and again to get out and about. I'd like to do that at my choosing and not be restricted by lockdowns.
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19-Nov-21 10:14am
MoB
No, no way, this is not good for mental health for many many people. The cost of mental health has gone through the roof since COVID. Why would you inflict that on anybody. If it suits you, you do it for you, but don't inflict it on people who already have enough to deal with, without this extra pressure.
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- 23-Jul-23 21:47pm
  Nico D
  What about the envirinent and the global warming n pollution caused by us humans , the previous lockdowns saw a decrease in Polllution in most major cities and even the animals n birds were out again , Ike the earth breathed a sigh of relief when we all went into lockdown , there is more than one reason other than covid for an argument in favour of it , it’s a question to get people to think outside the box n not just about themselves . . If we don’t take the pressure off our environment with all the pollution we individually contribute to we are gonna see more catastrophic weather conditions, more damage by Mother Nature and ow lives lost and a lot of destruction , so if we could on that basis then is this a possible solution to the problem? Of course I recognise any lockdown causes other problems, mental illness, loneliness , loss of income , etc ,This was a question explore ideas and thoughts on these areas , there is no right or wrong response each person is entitled to their opinion right!
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19-Nov-21 10:03am
Linda Humby
that would be nice, but we have many holidays and breaks all through the year and I think there would be way too much pressure on the government and the working force. People shouldnt need a lockdown to reconnect. Thats a bit sad. Im definately Introvert and love lockdown, but I know its effecting the whole country negatively.
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19-Nov-21 09:20am
Bhuneshwar S
Definitely we should so we can refresh ourselves and have peace of mind
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19-Nov-21 08:53am
Sandra C 12043
Definately not. What a stupid idea. You have holidays, long weekends. If that's what you want to do for those times, fine go ahead just lock yourself up somewhere and enjoy. Edited 19-Nov-21 08:53am
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19-Nov-21 08:52am
Morenita
That sounds like a great idea ??
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19-Nov-21 08:44am
Grommie
what? that's what holidays and weekends are for....plus public holidays.. who pays for the reset? the bottomless taxpayer pit?
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19-Nov-21 08:21am
Roslyn A
NO WAY, only if we have to. We have all suffered enough. Yes, there have been some positive outcomes like appreciating what we have more.
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19-Nov-21 07:57am
Shaffycat
NO NO NO NO Did I mention NO
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19-Nov-21 07:52am
JANN R
NO why would we do that it does not help businesses they need all the help we can give them I think that would be a crazy idea
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19-Nov-21 07:48am
IdentifyAs
No, No and NO. I never want to hear about lockdown ever again!! If you need to reset, take your annual leave.
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19-Nov-21 07:46am
Carol S 657195
That sounds a bit stupid to me! I'm retired so everyday is a lockdown for me. I realize I'm in the minority. I say do what's best for you family. Let everyone do what they need to do to survive--nothing mandatory! I don't agree with mandatory vaccinations because I have no need for one, and I don't trust what the government has been doing. When Trump said to drink Clorox, my eyes and ears perked up wondering what the hell the government is trying to do.
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19-Nov-21 07:46am
teresa b 607654
The communist pm of nz would love that, keeping nzers well and truly under thumb while showing she really doesn't know what she's doing.
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19-Nov-21 07:37am
Doina A
don't worry, if the BILL will be approved in the upper house of Victoria, and if you live in Victoria, you will have 3 MONTHS of lock down several times in one year
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19-Nov-21 06:58am
Frank N
I don't think an annual lockdown is not a good idea for a variety of reasons, including the negative mental health impacts of lockdowns.Edited 20-Nov-21 06:44am
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19-Nov-21 06:55am
Julie K 348980
Just as long as it is “no work, no pay”, spend the day in meditation, fast and talk to no-one.
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19-Nov-21 06:36am
The dog house
I am retired but for those that need to work not a good idea at all. I was fine with it as long as I went on my walks with my dog each day and often twice a day. Could be worse. Other Countries are not doing so well with this virus.
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19-Nov-21 06:34am
Maree B 85308
Have your own lock down, your house , your rules.
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19-Nov-21 06:09am
Tupulua S
Good idea. , but how about a four day-weekend, starts on Friday and ends on Monday, any two of those four days are mandatory stay home and recharge yourselves
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19-Nov-21 05:58am
Paul B 522937
No we have enough controls already
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19-Nov-21 05:47am
Muzza
Crazy idea. Too many Government controls restricting our freedom now and taking away our right to choose
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19-Nov-21 05:28am
kristian s 513441
Yes I think they should have a 3 day lock down reset every year in order to get rid COVID-19 for good.
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19-Nov-21 05:23am
Christina D
I don't see a point. If there's no COVID then it's an unpaid week off that no one can afford and if there is COVID, a week won't be long enough to break the chain of transmission. Of course you can take time off whenever you want so feel free to do this for yourself
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19-Nov-21 05:02am
Claude H
WHAT A STUPID IDEA. IT IS AS BAD AS THE ANTI VAX IDIOTS
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19-Nov-21 04:56am
SueM2
Nice idea if you can afford it!
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19-Nov-21 03:57am
Sheree T
Businesses are suffering now and no doubt there will be further lock downs as borders open up between states and international travels starts to pick up. If we as an individual personally would like to have time out then apply for annual leave.
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19-Nov-21 03:31am
Stephen F 84899
I do not see the logic at all. We all know what happens when we are in lockdown - businesses do fall over apart from folk not having an income of any sort. Just take a log weekend as a break.
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19-Nov-21 03:21am
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I beieve in doing what is good for people - NOT what is good for a business' bottom line - since covid19 is a worldwide issue (people are dying) - covid19 is NOT a conspiracy theory! Therefore, every country should have a three day lock down every month (except for hospitals) - till covid19 is in complete remission (worldwide)! FYI: Getting vaccination (for covid19) is JUST not working in the USA!Edited 19-Nov-21 12:25pm
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19-Nov-21 01:57am
Glenyse H
No , businesses could not afford to have a prior as long as 3 Days in lockdown. I refer mainly to,the people in the hospitality and cafe trade etc
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19-Nov-21 01:24am
Disie
I'd like it for the planet. It starts to breathe every time we lockdown
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19-Nov-21 00:47am
Linda C
No, that's what annual leave is for.
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19-Nov-21 00:39am
Nola B 392757
That's what public holidays are
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19-Nov-21 00:27am
Gaza
No, I'm retired and spend all my time with my family.
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19-Nov-21 00:18am
Rhonda D 522615
Sounds good to me!
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19-Nov-21 00:06am
Sandra H 2204 NSW
No - not compulsory - but if anyone wants to do this for themselves then do it - it doesn't have to be something compulsory. I am also a bit of an introvert and have loved the working from home bit.
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