Medical advice tells us that until a vaccine is found, social distancing, self-isolation and staying at home are the only ways to ‘flatten the curve’ and avoid the continuing global pandemic that is COVID-19.
Data from the John Hopkins University website shows that across the world, rates of COVID-19 deaths and infections seem to levelling out.
However, there are still fears that many countries have yet to feel the full brunt of the virus, especially in Africa and in parts of South America, and that a second wave could be imminent. Reliable testing and reporting of data is also an issue.
Meanwhile in Australia, social distancing regulations are being relaxed as the government tries to reignite the nose-diving economy and reduce the mental health pressures related to home isolation.
Part of an ongoing photographic series, 'COVID-19 Diaries'.
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