Zedlines - May 16
[Image: Clover Moore]
"Death Clock" installed in New York to track preventable COVID-19 deaths
A large clock has been installed in Times Square in New York displaying the number of preventable COVID-19 deaths in the United States.
Its creator, Eugene Jarecki, has been outspoken about the dangers of delaying action and wants people to realise how devastating the week-long delay in implementation of social distancing measures has been on American’s health. Currently, the US has the highest COVID-19 death toll in the world.
United Kingdom Introduces Covid-19 tracking app for International Visitors
People travelling to the United Kingdom will be asked to download a tracking app before crossing the border.
The app will help monitor Coronavirus infections in a similar way to Australia's COVIDSafe app. The program uses Bluetooth technology to measure the distance between phones, which in turn determines how closely people might be spaced. If a person contracts the virus, they are asked through the app to inform the NHS and then an alert is sent to anyone who has come into close contact with that person.
Prime Minister Considers the Future for Free Childcare Program
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated that the free childcare introduced in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic will be scrapped soon.
The current plan is scheduled to expire on the 28th and the Morrison government is currently considering the feasibility and sustainability of extending the program.
Museum of Chinese-Australian People planned for Sydney
Sydney has announced plans to build a museum dedicated to the history of Chinese people in Australia.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore says the location will feature a gallery and exhibition space, as well as programming activities, community spaces for events and an artist in residence program. The museum will be aimed at promoting and sharing the story of Chinese settlers and understanding and celebrating the challenges, contributions and achievements.
Queensland Students to Return to classrooms
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced yesterday that all Queensland school students will return to classroom learning on Monday, May 25.
She told Queenslanders that this was only possible due to the incredibly low transmission rates over the past week and congratulated everyone for their efforts. Students in Kindergarten, Prep, Year one and Years 11 and 12 started classroom learning on the eleventh of May and will be joined by their years two to ten classmates on Monday week.
Nursing Home in Lockdown after Positive COVID-19 test
a Queensland nursing home has been put on lockdown after nurse tested positive for COVID-19.
The infected persons continued working at the North Rockhampton nursing centre, despite having mild respiratory symptoms since May 3. More than 30 people have been urgently tested after coming into close contact with the Aged Care Nurse.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Response to COVID-19
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary have been forced to change their in person experience as a result of coronavirus. Workers have been providing new alternatives to their live shows and are creating a lot more online content. Amy Swinn, communications officer for the sanctuary has described the new initiatives in place.
4ZZZ reporter Cat Gardiner has this story.
Perfume Genius: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately
- With a discography that has transported weightlessly between the enchanting, ethereal elements in Put Ur Back N 2 It, to the horrorcore Swans-like drone of Too Bright and the luscious art-pop of No Shape, it seemed inevitable that Perfume Genius would continue to expand his sound outwards, encapsulating more styles than ever before.
Mack Franklin: Snakepit
- Brisbane’s Mack Franklin (aka Thomas Brydon) has just put out an EP on local label While You Where Sleeping (WYWS). Having produced under various monikers over the years, (as well as being at the core of the Mascone Echoes label and half of the duo Ruhe), Franklin has an energized approach to electronic music which touches on different elements of techno and house to great effect.