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Forex exchange
People sending money overseas regularly have recently noticed a spike in the foreign exchange rates. They are thinking that maybe the coronavirus is not that bad after all.
Sport vacuum
From a reader: Because of the suspension of major sports event, sport fanatics can use the time to clean up their houses, yards and neighbourhoods to prevent any chance of any disease spreading. Good idea
Lame excuse
Employee send note to HR Manager: “I am suffering from coronavirus and request you to grant me paid leave for 30 days. Otherwise I will come to the office. John.”
HR manager replied: “Dear John. After knowing that you are infected, we have immediately asked everyone else to vacate the office and go home. So you can come to the office and start working. Your leave request is rejected.”
Australia lockdown
A travel ban will be placed on all non-residents and non-Australian citizens coming to Australia, effective from 9pm today.
Food for thought
Your grammar does not define your intelligence, Grades do not define your knowledge. Your attitude defines who you are.
Top quote
“If kids are not getting infected and they’re not getting sick (from COVID-19), then the last thing you want to do is shut down a school.”