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Speaker 2: Fair bit going on, a fair bit.

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Speaker 1: Of panic in the community, and one lady that can

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Speaker 1: great to have her on the show. Gladys bary Jeeklian WelCom.

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Speaker 3: Guys, how are you are you going?

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Speaker 2: Okay, We're okay, We're in isolation.

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Speaker 2: Where are you right now?

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Speaker 3: I'm still at home, but I will be leaving soon,

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Speaker 3: Data and thank you. And can I say to you guys,

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