Bob, How are Australians meeting socially, publically and at work that are different than Floridians?
Hi Alan,
I can only talk about Australians, but basically we didn't do any of those.
From somewhere in March until about Jun 1 we were only allowed out of the house for 4 things:
To go to the shops (and the only ones open were "essential" services, basically food.)
For medical reasons (but most were doing consults over the phone)
For exercise (basically walking as no parks or gyms were open)
Going to work or school (if you could not do it from home).
Most people who could worked from home and most schools were closed until at least April. Kids did lessons at home.
All clubs, bars and dining venues were shut. Many restaurants (even top end) would do takeaway.
The only interaction I had with kids and grandkids was over Zoom.
No weddings more than 5 people and no funerals more than 10.
Most people took it OK.
There is a Facebook comedy group called Bin Isolation Outing for people whose bins go out more often than they do.
Since June you can do most things with Social Distancing rules of 4 sq metres per person.
We have just had a bit of a spike in one state of Victoria that decided to relax too early and allowed a protest march. They are not welcome anywhere at the moment.
Everyone else can travel now.
We have only had two deaths in the country since May 23.
