A QUARANTINING family has been told to “isolate properly and close your windows” in a rude note from a nosy neighbour in Australia.
The shocked household was told it should even “close the doors” for fears the virus could jump to nearby Brisbane homes during Queensland’s draconian lockdown.
The family is isolating for 14 days as the children attend Brisbane Grammar School (BSG), which has suffered an outbreak of coronavirus, says its headmaster.
But a panicked neighbour in the posh neighbourhood of Ascot took action when they saw that the family was letting fresh air into the house by leaving windows open.
The unnamed person shoved a letter in the family’s letterbox demanding: “Being Brisbane Grammar School, your boys/household should be in full self-isolation.
“Please close all windows, doors accordingly facing [the] street.”
The rude letter was shared on Facebook, reports news.com.au.
The fed-up family claimed their annoying neighbour had even taken photos of their relatives as they dropped vital groceries at the front gate – while sticking to strict Covid-safe rules, including wearing a mask.
When the news site posted the story on Facebook, residents slammed the unnamed neighbour’s over-the-top reaction.
Clive Davidson wrote: “Money doesn’t buy class. When the panic subsides, they’ll remember what their neighbour is really like.”
Given the spacious properties in Australia compared to the UK, Benjamin Stark pointed out: “I assume they live in big properties and far apart, so what’s the issue?
“The virus couldn’t travel a few metres in the open air, and wouldn’t even reach their house, so this is outright discrimination.
“Try living in pigeonhole apartments where isolating and distancing is a real issue.
“B****y snobs.”
Annie Robbie asked: “If the neighbour is so concerned, why don’t they close their windows?”
And Gary Edwards joked: “Perhaps the whole family should go visit their neighbours and thank them in person for their kind note, take some cakes or a nice tray of scones around.”
LOCKDOWN EXTENDED
So far, 14 people connected to the grammar school have tested positive to Covid, including boys, teachers and parents, said its boss, Anthony Micallef.
It comes as South East Queensland‘s tough lockdown has been extended to 4pm August 8.
More than 60 per cent of Australia’s 25 million citizens were in hard lockdowns on Friday, to try to contain the latest coronavirus surge, including the country’s three largest cities – Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
In Brisbane, you can “only leave your home including temporary accommodation such as a holiday rental for essential purposes” such as going to a medial appointment, or getting groceries, the government says.
Queensland stats show 10 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours – down from 16 the day before, which bumps up the state’s tally to 1,896 cases.
Seven people have died from Covid in the Sunshine State.
Health bosses across Australia are concerned about the growing number of people positive with the highly infectious Delta strain from India.
The country has become infamous for its harsh lockdown rules during the pandemic.
Just a few days ago Trending In The News Online reported on an elderly Australian man having a heart attack as he was being arrested for not wearing a face mask while exercising OUTSIDE.
The unidentified man was walking through Brisbane Botanical Gardens with his partner when he was handcuffed by cops – despite reportedly having a medical exemption allowing him to exercise without a mask.
HUMAN RIGHTS WOES
The Human Rights Watch charity has previously slammed the state of Victoria’s police “harsh measures that threaten basic rights”.
Politicians have even deployed the army and helicopters to order people to go home in what is one of the world’s strictest Covid lockdowns, to help enforce its “Zero Covid” strategy.
Hundreds of soldiers are patrolling Sydney’s streets to ensure people are following the rules, which include a 6.2miles (10km) travel limit.
Sydney’s lockdown – in place until at least August 28 – bans people from leaving their home except for essential exercise, shopping, caregiving and other reasons, reports BBC News.
The city reported a record 279 locally acquired cases of Covid over the past 24 hours, up from the previous high of 259 the day before.
New South Wales reported a record 291 cases, up from 262. One more person has died, raising the state total to 22 during the latest outbreak, all in Sydney.
The neighbouring state of Victoria on Thursday night entered its sixth lockdown since the pandemic began.
Officials there warned the state was “in a precarious position” as they desperately try to trace the source of several unlinked new cases.
Victoria reported six locally acquired Covid cases on Friday, down from eight a day earlier, with all linked – but not in quarantine – during their infectious period.
Australia has also enacted tough border controls requiring residents to apply for exemptions to leave and incoming overseas travellers, capped at around 3,000 a week, must go through a two-week mandatory quarantine.
