His point is that because the origin of this vaccine involves cells taken from a 1973 aborted foetus those who see abortion as morally wrong will find difficulty in accepting it.

With a less devastating disease this could probably remain a private matter of faith or conscience but COVID-19 is a lethal and highly contagious pandemic.

It is killing and harming thousands, particularly the vulnerable and those who care for them, whatever their religious beliefs.

We need the best weapon that science can devise and we need community acceptance of it.

Father Lee prefers that the government should choose some other vaccine with a less tainted origin, and presumably less efficacy, to accommodate those who would see refusal of this one as "a moral necessity".

I wonder if Father Lee and those who share his concerns have had the same qualms about the widely accepted rubella vaccine, with its origin involving cells cultured from an aborted foetus in 1969? Or the vaccines against hepatitis A and chicken pox, which have similar histories? If we are to defeat this virus we all really do need to be in this together.

Elaine Hill, Warrnambool

As a mother to three active children and a secondary physical education and health teacher, to say ISO 2.0 has certainly had its challenges would be an understatement.

Increased screen time with remote learning, cancellation of sporting and training events and a general lack of motivation to get outside have been a few reasons behind those challenges.

As a result of these my children and my students have become less active during COVID-19. Although we are mindful as parents and teachers of the need to keep moving and having breaks from the laptops, the incidental activities provided daily at school are not as evident around the home.

I have been so encouraged to see the Warrnambool City Councils initiative to promote physical health via their recently launched 'Fit Fest' campaign. It provides us with a large variety of fitness activities and is a great way to promote and explore what fitness industries we have on offer in our area.

The WCC have also created a fun family activity of noting the 'Where's Wally' stickers along the foreshore walking path. In September they launch another active activity in Steps for September. I have asked all my students to use these promotions as a way of being active for their physical health.

I congratulate the council for taking the time to realise the benefits being active can have on all our mental and emotional health as well as our physical health during this pandemic. Well done.

L Kermeen, Woodford

Regarding the new cement paths they (council) are putting down at Lake Pertobe - how boring to look at these expanses of bland cement. May I suggest they encourage folks to draw fabulous chalk art, allowing folks to reward their choice with coins. Could the cement paths be broken up with games like permanent hop scotch markings. After all Lake Petorbe is not only for the little kids but the little kid in us all.

Robert Rowley, Illowa

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