CLEAN : Sydney returns to 'ghost town' as entire city heads for lockdown

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on tourism and the economy, highlighting the struggles faced by businesses in a tourism-dependent area. It compares Australia's COVID-19 situation with other countries, noting the relatively low case numbers. The speaker shares personal adaptation strategies, such as wearing masks, and expresses concerns about the future, including the spread of the Delta variant and the slow vaccine rollout. The fear of the unknown and the desire for normalcy are emphasized.

How does the speaker describe the impact of tourism on their area?

What are the speaker's thoughts on the vaccination rollout?

What does the speaker mean by 'the fear of the unknown'?