And there's another unseen danger brought on not directly by the virus but by the restrictions it has forced upon us. That's why the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is offering mental health support to local businesses that have been impacted.

Adaptation is the key to getting through these strange, socially distant times. That's exactly what the Albatross Musical Theatre Company is learning to do as it uses technology to keep the show on the road.

Being adaptable is something former Nowra man Heath Cooper mastered as he made his way back from a locked down Europe to Australia. He says the Australian response to the pandemic has been outstanding.

Manyana Football Club hasn't wasted any time during the lockdown either. Aiming to reestablish themselves as a club to be reckoned with, they've been using Zoom to keep themselves sharp.

Also busy during this quiet time has been local historian Alan Clark, who has compiled more great cricketing stories from times gone by.

Things may seem quiet but scratch the surface and we're still getting on with life.