Thread by @CrabbBrendan

Exit from lockdown in #COVID19Vic was a relief for everyone & more than earned. But in our joy, I don’t think we thought much about those who died on that very day. 1/

It is important we celebrate, in part bc our collective action saved thousands. But also imp we remember the 82 who died of COVID in this last week. We should honour those people same way we do others who die tragically before their time. 2/

It’s important bc our behaviors - as authorities & individuals - still matter in these coming months. Think hard about how those people became infected, & to how we can further minimize that happening. Unvaccinated people esp, but also the vaccinated, can transmit delta. 3/

Every time a transmission chain is broken - perhaps because you got tested even though you’re vaccinated & your cough was mild, or because you learned how to tie & tuck your surgical mask to make it more effective, ...4/

...or because as a government official you contact traced like crazy, or as a school you ensured your classes were well ventilated - you potentially save a life, you likely prevented many cases of #LongCOVID & you reduced the impact on our very strained health system. 5/

Vaccinate, ventilate, mask-up & test/trace as though the lives of those close to you depend on it. It will get easier to prevent COVID (below), but the next few months is a vulnerable time. Our task, as officials & individuals, is not yet complete. 6/end

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