Loved Ones, Not Numbers

Let’s break the silence. If you would like to acknowledge a loved one who’s died of Covid, post a photo, story or memory with the hashtag #LovedOnesNotNumbers.

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@nick_coatsworth @coopesdetat Recommended thread.

[Prof Brendan Crabb @CrabbBrendan]

Huge indeed. Projects like this tell us that COVID-19 is not over, that repeated infection is not the answer. While we wait for science to develop 'magic bullets', protect yourself & others with layered measures - ala @MackayIM Swiss Cheese approach, also known as #VaccinesPlus

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@BNWishere @SatPaper @coopesdetat Because they’re doing NOTHING.

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@Tweettwoo0 @aparachick This is the most egregious thing the govt has done: robbed people w/ chronic illness of safe spaces as well as the support systems we desperately need. We’re following the science b/c we have to, but friends & family believe the lie that Covid is over while strangers harass us.

[Mike Carlton @MikeCarlton01]

This from Thomas Mayo is a great read, says it all.
@crikey_news https://t.co/k6mlqXWgWx

[Karen Wilton @KarandaQld]

@LovesNotNumbers Beautiful photo Meredith thank you for sharing @merevb

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RUBY EDWARDS, 23-months, “‘was very clever and had so much potential. It's a shame her full potential will never be realised and the world has been deprived of such a special gift.’” https://t.co/GAC4dcFy31

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“‘She was a gentle soul, loved her cuddles and was adored by all [who] were fortunate enough to meet her.
Ruby had the most beautiful long eye lashes, infectious smile and stunning hair colour… https://t.co/GAC4dcFy31

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@wokabaut_meri 💔🙏🏽

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without that person who’s been there for 60 years.” Story here: https://t.co/VFInJG31cN

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JEANETTE RYAN, 82, & her husband MICHAEL RYAN, 84, lived a love story that spanned six decades. They both tested positive for Covid-19 on New Year’s Eve. Jeanette was a “passionate musician [who] won a scholarship to attend the Conservatory of Music, but money was tight so she…

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Senior Citizen of the Year award. Her daughter Joanne collected it on her mother’s behalf. Joanne says it was the “kindest thing” that her parents died in the same week. “I wouldn’t have wanted either of them to be as heartbroken [as] we are that they’re gone, & to have to cope…

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@KoparaFallsKid 💔 Thanks, Robyn. 🙏🏽

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In 2019, James “was awarded a nat’l science prize for his work on forestry & climate change. Most recently, he worked as a data scientist at Dept of Health, Canberra. His friends said his death was a reminder that COVID-19 hits even the young and healthy.”

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JAMES KONDILIOS, 24, “grew up in Sydney, where he attended Waverley College. In 2015, he represented Aus at the Power Lifting World Championships in Finland, where he won a bronze medal. He later completed an advanced science degree at the ANU, Canberra.”

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LACHLAN “Lachie” MOORE, 28, had a “one-million per cent smile” & is remembered by family & friends as being fun & loving. His “tragic loss has raised matters of concern about the care & support for people w/ intellectual disability during this pandemic.” https://t.co/oyMgC5HYSe

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KAT DITTHAVONG, 80, “embraced life, loved his very large family & had an insatiable appetite for politics, travel and languages". https://t.co/dWpS1ROvHC