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This is the best summary I could come up with:
Some may not even notice the dark circles that seem to have stained the concrete, where a marker once existed reminding people to keep their distance.
Melbourne, where he lives, was subjected to some of the toughest set of restrictions in the country and faced one of the longest lockdowns in the world — 262 days.
It's a stark difference to the hustle and bustle that surrounds him now as he sits on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral.
She said the uncertainty of the unfolding situation took its toll and people were often unkind to hospitality workers — memories she has pushed to the back of her mind.
Home schooling for many meant minimal interaction with other children and other adults, which Ella thinks would have impacted students' social and emotional development.
She said it was important to listen to health departments when official messaging comes out and for the community to be respectful of others and how they chose to protect themselves.
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