write a dialogue between two friends regarding corona virus
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DIALOGUE BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT ON CORONAVIRUS
The Universities Australia Board met with Education Minister Dan Tehan on Monday afternoon to identify further measures to minimise disruption caused by new travel restrictions imposed on 1 February.
The restrictions on travel from China to Australia while authorities seek to contain the spread of coronavirus will have an impact on tens of thousands of international students from China.
Universities Australia Chair Professor Deborah Terry AO said universities “look forward to welcoming our international students as soon as possible – and our care and thoughts are with our students in China at this stressful time”.
Professor Terry thanked Minister Tehan for formally conveying the Government’s commitment to help manage the impact on students.
“That offer of ‘maximum flexibility’ from Government is so important – and we appreciate the commitment to work closely together through the challenges this situation presents,” she said.
“On behalf of our staff and students, I also want to thank the health officials who have worked tirelessly to update advice and provide clarification in this evolving situation,” she said.
Some of the many issues canvassed in today’s wide-ranging discussions included:
An update on the impact on our students, and the round-the-clock efforts of our universities to support our students in China as this situation evolves;
Seeking further information from the Department of Home Affairs on the visa status for people unable to enter Australia;
Exploring flexibility for those students who need to renew their visa to stay in Australia because of the changed circumstances;
Thanking the higher education regulator TEQSA for the guidance note issued on Friday to signal sensible flexibility in applying the national standards to take account of the evolving situation; and
Noting the potential impact on students and staff of universities, other education providers, accommodation providers, and countless small and family businesses and communities across Australia who support our international students.
The Minister and the UA Board have agreed to meet again next week.
Professor Terry said Australian universities and the Australian Government were “as one” in sending a strong message of support to our students in China.
“To our students still in China – our care, concern and empathy are with you,” she said.
“We look forward to welcoming you warmly to Australia to start or continue your university studies here as soon as it becomes possible for you to travel.”
“We want to ensure as little disruption as possible to your studies – so please keep in touch with your university here in Australia as we keep you updated.”
“You are a vital part of our vibrant, warm, global community of students and scholars – and we will extend the greatest flexibility possible to help you through this time.”
Universities have been developing flexible study options for students affected by the travel decision, including exploring online study and the potential to delay semester start dates.
“To our students from China who are already with us here in Australia, the warmest of welcomes to you,” Professor Terry said.
“We know this will be a stressful time as your thoughts will rightly be with family and friends back in China as this situation unfolds.”
“You are crucial members of our close-knit university communities – and we will meet this challenge together.”
Rahul: Hi Monica! How are you doing?
Monica: I’m doing absolutely great. Thanks! How about you? And how are you? Are you safe during this pandemic?
Rahul: Absolutely. I’m taking precautions. By the way, what’s new these days?
Monica: Well, well, well! As usual, I’m studying for my civil services examination which is lined up on May 31st.
Rahul: I know the date, but don’t you think it will be extended further due to the lockdown?
Monica: There are some really good chances of the examination getting postponed by at least a month. And they should, because the studies of the aspirants have been affected to a great extent. But due to no notifications by the UPSC about the postponing of the examination, we have to be all set for May 31st only. How is the situation of the pandemic in your city?
Rahul: There are two cases here in my city. Both the cases are still active and both were tested positive this week itself. Since then, the administration has become very strict and people have also become very precautious. No idea what’s going to happen in the coming days. How is the situation over there in Delhi?
Monica: It is very bad, extremely bad. The positive cases are compounding rapidly. I think it will take another 1-2 months to bring the situation in total control in Delhi. Luckily, coronavirus is not as deadly as the Spanish flu of 1918. But still, it is taking many lives.
Rahul: Very true. In fact, I just feel tensed the moment I think about countries like the USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and others. We’re still in a way better condition than those, or at least seem to be. I know the testing rate in India is one of the lowest in the world.
Monica: Let’s just hope for the best. We need to support mankind by providing all the sort of help that we can provide while being precautious. The world economy is drowning drastically, and it will take years to recover from this state. I just hope that things get back to normal as soon as possible.
Rahul: I also hope the same. Alrighty, I gotta go. I’ll call you later, Monica! Go and do your studies and best of luck for your examination. Bye!
Monica: Thanks, Rahul! Have a good day! Bye!