July saw another wave of Covid-19 around the globe. The world recorded almost 30 million new cases of Covid-19 with almost 61 thousand deaths attributed to it.
Australia recorded almost 1.25 million new cases of Covid-19 with almost 2 thousand deaths attributed to it. One of the highest death rates per head of population in the world!
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continued unabated, causing a global energy and food crisis which has seen inflation soar around the world. There is no sign that Russia will withdraw.
China continues to flex its military and economic muscle in the region.
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the governments intention to hold a referendum to enshrine an indigenous voice in our constitution.
US President Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 twice in the month.
In Australia, as around the world, the airline industry is experiencing unprecedented delays and cancellations due to staff shortages due to Covid-19.
Australia has loosened the strings attached to getting the Covid-19 antiviral drugs that expedite recovery from the disease.
Australia implemented a 4th vaccine for Covid-19 for those over 30.
UK Prime Minster Boris Johnson has submitted his resignation, bowing to pressure over the scandals at 10 Downing St during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Cruising began again in Australia, and it wasn’t long before a ship reported numerous cases of Covid-19 aboard.
Rat kits are being more and more downgraded as a reliable test for the new BA.4 and BA.5 variants.
Covid-19 vaccines were approved in Australia for children from 6 months old to 5yrs.
Monkey Pox has been declared a Disease of Concern by the WHO.
UK scientists are edging closer to a single dose Covid/Flu vaccine.
AS you can see its been another action packed month.
From my data, during the month of July Australia experienced:
A rise in hospitalisation and death rate due to Covid-19, the rate of hospitalisation declined in the last week of the month
The percentage of people entering hospital that require ICU treatment is stabilising around 3%
The death rate as a result of Covid-19 continues to rise. Hard to believe we were once the envy of the world on this score.
The virus reproduction rate continues to increase to be just above 1
My July 2022 Covid-19 Diary can be found here ……
On the bright side, we got to go away down to Mount Gambier for a week, even if the reason for us going (Granddaughter in a dance competition) didn’t materialise as she got Covid the day they were due to leave for Mount Gambier. We had an enjoyable time regardless, just a different time than we expected.
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