#19 July 2021 The Delta Variant has arrived and brought on a 4th Wave of Covid-19

1 July 2021 Thursday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 182,913,896 3,961,091 9027 1.10 1.11
121 Australia 30,610 910 0 1.45 2.11
(196) Sth Aust 807 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,712 820 0 0.93 0.80
( 165) NSW 5,826 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,742 26 0    
1 USA 34,541,237 620,202 318    
2 India 30,410,577 399,475 991    
3 Brazil 18,557,141 518,066 2081    
6 Russia 5,514,599 135,214 669    
7 UK 4,800,907 128,140 14    
9 Italy 4,259,909 127,566 24    
19 Sth Africa 1,973,972 60,647 383    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7313 up 0.2% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 29.76% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

Confusion continues in Australia with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison telling one message and all the State Premiers telling another.

Brazil has cancelled its contract for the Covaxin vaccine after it was revealed that a health official took a bribe.

The UK has reported over 25,000 new cases of Covid-19

 

2 July 2021 Friday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 183,370,829 3,970,134 9043 1.22 1.21
121 Australia 30,643 910 0 0.98 1.35
(196) Sth Aust 807 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,711 820 0 0.00 0.00
( 165) NSW 5,854 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,740 26 0    
1 USA 34,558,463 620,628 426    
2 India 30,453,527 400,265 790    
3 Brazil 18,622,304 520,095 2029    
6 Russia 5,538,142 135,886 672    
7 UK 4,828,463 128,162 22    
9 Italy 4,260,788 127,587 21    
19 Sth Africa 1,995,556 61,029 382    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7265 down 0.6% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 30.39% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 183 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 3 days.

India has passed 400,000 reported deaths due to Covid-19

A National Cabinet meeting in Australia will determine the numbers of international arrivals under the current circumstances.

Queensland has reduced the restriction in northern Queensland while extending them for another 24hours in the Brisbane area.

Germans are being told to take Pfizer or Moderna as a second dose after AstraZeneca for better protection.

The “Age of Casual Hugging” may be over due to Covid-19

More patient re contracting “Black Fungus” in India as a “Perfect Storm” hits, and scientists are warning that due to Covid-19 treatments human natural antibiotics are heavily reduced allowing the fungus to take hold. This is emerging as a global issue.

 

3 July 2021 Saturday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 183,822,451 3,979,058 8924 1.12 1.20
121 Australia 30,685 910 0 1.12 1.58
(196) Sth Aust 809 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,713 820 0 1.17 0.82
( 165) NSW 5,886 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,742 26 0    
1 USA 34,576,919 620,958 330    
2 India 30,501,189 401,068 803    
3 Brazil 18,687,469 521,952 1857    
5 Russia 5,561,360 136,565 679    
7 UK 4,855,169 128,189 27    
10 Italy 4,261,582 127,615 28    
19 Sth Africa 2,019,826 61,332 303    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7308 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 31.30% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

South Africa has passed 2 million cases of Covid-19

Lockdowns continue to ease across Australia with WA to begin unwinding its restrictions.

Again, there are calls from Australians stranded overseas to let them come back.

South Africa is experiencing its worst daily infection rates since the start of the pandemic.

Indonesia’s hospital system is being described as ‘Broken” as doctors begin treating Covid-19 patients on the streets.

International soccer matches across Europe are causing concerns as British fans descend on cities.

 

 

4 July 2021 Sunday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 184,162,604 3,985,703 6645 0.91 0.90
121 Australia 30,734 910 0 1.24 1.67
(196) Sth Aust 810 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,713 820 0 0.00 0.00
( 165) NSW 5,926 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,742 26 0    
1 USA 34,586,555 621,255 297    
2 India 30,544,405 402,012 944    
3 Brazil 18,742,025 523,587 1635    
5 Russia 5,585,799 137,262 697    
7 UK 4,879,616 128,207 18    
10 Italy 4,262,511 127,637 22    
19 Sth Africa 2,046,311 61,507 175    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7308 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 31.62% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

There world has passed 184 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 3 days.

Sydney is experiencing a surge in casual regard for lockdown and isolation requests from the state government, with thousands of people mixing the winter sunshine as cases continue to emerge.

Hundreds of people are being reported to the police in NSW for breaching Covid-19 health orders, particularly with respect to mask wearing.

PNG is now offering Covid vaccinations to anyone over 18 years old, but few are taking up the offer.

Indonesia continues to struggle with increasing Covid-19 case number and vaccine shortages.

In Australia and in other countries the prospect of no or reduced quarantine if you are fully vaccinated is beginning to be discussed.

Vietnam is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases.

The Delta variant is now in at least 98 countries.

The vaccine rollout has stalled in the USA.

Its too early to call yet, but a 4th wave of Covid-19 seems imminent, if new infections goes above 600,000 in a day I think it might be on us.

The top 6 countries for new infections are Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the UK and Russia, all recording over 20,000 new cases.

 

5 July 2021 Monday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 184,510,166 3,992,229 6526 0.88 0.91
121 Australia 30,757 910 0 0.62 0.76
(196) Sth Aust 812 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,714 820 0 0.78 0.47
( 165) NSW 5,942 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,751 26 0    
1 USA 34,592,872 621,293 38    
2 India 30,584,872 402,758 746    
3 Brazil 18,769,808 524,417 830    
5 Russia 5,610,941 137,925 663    
7 UK 4,903,434 128,222 15    
10 Italy 4,263,317 127,649 12    
19 Sth Africa 2,062,896 61,840 333    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7308 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 31.93% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

GP’s throughout Australia will begin offering vaccinations for Covid-19 from today, in the hope it will boost vaccination rates.

Sydney people are still ignoring restrictions and the fears of more outbreaks continues.

The travel bubble between SA and NZ has reopened.

Another 2 aged care residents have tested positive to Covid-19 in Sydney.

An epidemiologist in Indonesia has said the country has reach herd “stupidity” rather than herd immunity due to a WhatsApp message doing the rounds there saying “if you go to a hospital they will deliberately give you the virus”

The PM of Luxembourg has been admitted to hospital with Covid-19.

 

6 July 2021 Tuesday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 184,856,892 3,998,696 6467 0.90 0.90
121 Australia 30,803 910 0 1.17 1.44
(196) Sth Aust 813 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,716 820 0 1.56 1.22
( 165) NSW 5,979 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,758 26 0    
1 USA 34,596,722 621,315 22    
2 India 30,618,939 403,310 552    
3 Brazil 18,792.511 525,112 695    
5 Russia 5,635,294 138,579 654    
7 UK 4,930,534 128,231 9    
10 Italy 4,263,797 127,680 31    
18 Sth Africa 2,075,409 62,171 331    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7315 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 32.14% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

UK PM Boris Johnson is easing restrictions saying that the UK must learn to live with the virus. This is happening as the UK is still experiencing around 20,000 new cases of Covid-19 a day and up to 27 deaths a day recently.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing a backlash against her travelling to the Tokyo Olympics while there are Australians being stopped from repatriating.

Sydney is facing crucial days ahead as the latest outbreak continues to have daily infections above 30

South Australia has lifted the restrictions put in place last week.

A record number of cases has been recorded across Africa as South Africa continues to climb up the list of most infected countries.

Claims that the Coronavirus existed in Italy long before cases were  confirmed is being investigated.

The G& is being pushed to do more for the global vaccination effort.

 

7 July 2021 Wednesday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 185,286,786 4,007,045 8349 1.08 1.10
121 Australia 30,832 910 0 0.75 0.87
(196) Sth Aust 813 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,718 820 0 1.56 1.27
( 165) NSW 5,997 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,758 26 0    
1 USA 34,614,671 621,528 213    
2 India 30,662,283 404,219 909    
3 Brazil 18,855,015 526,892 1780    
5 Russia 5,658,672 138,579 0    
7 UK 4,958,868 128,268 37    
10 Italy 4,264,704 127,704 24    
18 Sth Africa 2,090,909 62,628 457    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7315 down 0.7% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 32.71% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 185 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 3 days and the last 5 million in 11 days.

The world has passed 4 million deaths due to Covid-19, the last million in 79 days.

Victoria has eased its restrictions.

NSW has extended its lockdown by another 7 days as infections run out of control around the 30 per day despite its lockdown restrictions.

More workers at the Tokyo Olympic village have tested positive to Covid-19

Bunnings Hardware Stores and Office Woks and other large retail sites are being considered for vaccine hubs. retail

Sydney residents continue to break the states lockdown restrictions.

Tasmania has increased its QR Code check in requirements as of today.

China has reported its highest case number of Covid-19 since January.

A fast track lane is being set up at Heathrow Airport in the UK for fully vaccinated travellers.

The Asia Pacific has seen a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases as the Delta variant spreads.

China has accused Australia of playing politics and delaying the use of the SinoVax in PNG.

USA President Biden has announce “Surge Response Teams” in reaction to the Delta Variant.

Australia is being urged to offer more help yo Indonesia as its hospital system heads towards collapse.

 

8 July 2021 Thursday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 185,769,093 4,016,071 9026 1.18 1.24
121 Australia 30,861 910 0 0.81 0.84
(196) Sth Aust 813 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,718 820 0 0.00 0.00
( 165) NSW 6,025 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,763 26 0    
1 USA 34,634,633 621,741 213    
2 India 30,708,092 405,054 835    
3 Brazil 18,909,037 528,540 1648    
5 Russia 5,682,634 140,041 1462    
7 UK 4,990,916 128,301 33    
10 Italy 4,265,714 127,718 14    
18 Sth Africa 2,112,336 63,039 411    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7326 up 0.9% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 33.35% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

NSW has confirmed the extension of its lockdown by a week.

10 Queensland medical staff are being criticised for going to the aid of a Covid-19 patient and exposing themselves to the virus.

13% of Indonesia’s Covid-19 infections are children, almost 12.000 children were infected in a week, some as young as 18 months.

Indonesia has reported a record daily death toll of over 1000 people.

The UK has reported over 32,000 new cases of Covid-19.

The UK Lion’s Rugby team is going ahead with a tour of South Africa despite Covid-19 increasing in the country.

Critics are blasting the UK decision to drop all restrictions as only half the population fully vaccinated.

Fiji is in a state of panic as the Delta variant of Covid-19 rapidly spreads through the country. Fiji is relying on Australia and NZ for medical aid including the AZ vaccine, but NZ is not supplying the vaccine as it is not approved in NZ.

 

9 July 2021 Friday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 186,296,552 4,025,566 9026 1.26 1.33
121 Australia 30,905 910 0 1.18 1.24
(196) Sth Aust 814 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,718 820 0 0.00 0.00
( 165) NSW 6,064 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,764 26 0    
1 USA 34,674,151 622,202 213    
2 India 30,743,013 405,527 835    
3 Brazil 18,962,786 530,344 1648    
5 Russia 5,707,452 140,775 1462    
7 UK 5,022,893 128,336 33    
10 Italy 4,267,105 127,731 14    
18 Sth Africa 2,135,246 63,499 411    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7341 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 33.90% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 186 million cases of Covid-19, the last million cases in 2 days.

There UK has passed 5 million cases of Covid-19, the last million cases in 147 days.

NSW Police are out in force to ensure compliance with the lockdown provisions.

The death of a 51year old woman in WA has been linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.

SA has opened its borders to NT, WA and northern Qld.

Greece has made vaccinations mandatory for some workers

 

10 July 202 Saturday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 186,801,183 4,034,563 8997 1.19 1.22
121 Australia 30,995 910 0 2.03 2.20
(196) Sth Aust 816 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,719 820 0 1.17 0.78
( 165) NSW 6,109 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,765 26 0    
1 USA 34,708,061 622,678 476    
2 India 30,791,262 407,132 1605    
3 Brazil 19,020,466 531,777 1433    
5 Russia 5,733,218 141,501 726    
7 UK 5,058,093 128,365 29    
10 Italy 4,268,491 127,756 25    
18 Sth Africa 2,157,687 63,873 374    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7273 down 0.9% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 34.54% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

Brazil has passed 19 million cases of Covid-19, the last million cases in 18 days.

Doctors are predicting that Sydney’s lockdown will extend beyond August as restrictions and enforcement are stepped up.

The American CDC has recommended that all schools open for face to face teaching from “fall”.

SE Asia is seeing a dramatic surge in Covid-19 cases.

Korea is seeing a surge of cases in Seoul amid tightening restrictions in the city.

 

11 July 202 Sunday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 187,237,936 4,042,192 7629 0.99 1.07
121 Australia 31,017 910 0 0.543 0.55
(196) Sth Aust 818 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,722 820 0 2.33 2.33
( 165) NSW 6,161 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,765 26 0    
1 USA 34,725,797 622,819 141    
2 India 30,836,231 408,072 940    
3 Brazil 19,069,003 532,949 1172    
5 Russia 5,758,300 142,253 752    
7 UK 5,089,893 128,399 34    
10 Italy 4,269,885 127,768 12    
18 Sth Africa 2,179,297 64,138 265    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7273 down 0.9% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.09% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 187 million cases of Covid-19, the last million cases in 3 days.

The Sydney outbreak of the Delta variant continues to grow, with over 50 new infections, over half of whom were active in the community while infectious.

The Delta variant is spreading at alarming rate around the world, with Africa, South Africa, Asia and South America currently the worst hit areas.

 

12 July 202 Monday

225 (222) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 187,595,221 4,048,410 6218 0.81 0.86
121 Australia 31,103 910 1.74 1.99 0.55
(196) Sth Aust 819 4 0    
(130) Victoria 20,722 820 0 0.00 0.00
( 165) NSW 6,243 54 0    
180 NZ* 2,767 26 0    
1 USA 34,731,593 622,845 26    
2 India 30,873,907 408,792 720    
3 Brazil 19,089,940 533,488 539    
5 Russia 5,783,333 143,002 749    
7 UK 5,121,245 128,425 26    
10 Italy 4,271,276 127,775 7    
18 Sth Africa 2,195,599 64,289 151    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7273 down 0.9% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.42% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The Australian  federal government has commenced a “shocking” advertising campaign aimed at encouraging people to get vaccinated. The advertisement shows a hospitalised woman in her 30’s struggling to breathe.

NSW is expected to have over 100 new cases of Covid-19 today.

NSW police continue to shutdown illegal parties and gatherings as Sydney residents continue to flout the lockdown.

The UK has continued to record high Covid-19 cases as its lifting of restrictions approaches.

Libya has surging cases.

Uganda is blaming the west for the lack of vaccines.

Israel is now offering booster shots to all fully vaccinated people who they deem as at-risk.

The surge in cases in Taiwan is being held up as an example of what can happen if complacency sets in.

 

13 July 202 Tuesday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 187,992,862 4,054,369 5959 0.89 0.95
126 Australia 31,224 911 1 2.01 2.43
(198) Sth Aust 821 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,722 820 0 0.00 0.00
(167) NSW 6,359 54 0    
183 NZ* 2,768 26 0    
1 USA 34,752,372 622,951 106    
2 India 30,901,311 409,287 495    
3 Brazil 19,106,971 534,233 745    
5 Russia 5,808,473 143,712 710    
7 UK 5,155,243 128,431 6    
10 Italy 4,272,163 127,788 13    
18 Sth Africa 2,206,781 64,509 220    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7333 up 0.8% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.62% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

Australia has recorded its first death due to Covid-19 since April this year, a 90+ year old female,

South Australian authorities are investigating another death that may be Covid-19 related.

Authorities are saying that the Sydney/NSW lockdown may last 8 weeks as the virus runs uncontrolled in the community.

The Australian Federal government is looking to pour more money into NSW to helps its economy.

Meanwhile, the UK is still saying it will drop all Covid-19 restrictions on 19 July.

Victorian authorities have locked down a Melbourne apartment building after an outbreak of Covid-19 connected to an infected removalist from NSW.

The WHO is very concern about the pace at which the Delta variant of Covid-19 is spreading around the world.

France and Greece have mandated vaccinations for all healthcare staff.

The Dutch PM is apologising for opening the country up too soon as infections spread.

France has mandated a Covid-19 Pass for patrons of restaurants and cafes. It will also be required for entry into hospitals, shopping centres and long distance trains.

Antigovernment protests are picking up in Cuba.

 

14 July 202 Wednesday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 188,556,234 4,064,985 10616 1.21 1.30
126 Australia 31,323 912 1 1.41 1.82
(198) Sth Aust 821 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,725 820 0 3.00 2.63
(167) NSW 6,452 54 0    
183 NZ* 2,786 26 0    
1 USA 34,801,215 623,382 431    
2 India 30,944,893 411,439 2152    
3 Brazil 19,151,993 535,838 1605    
5 Russia 5,833,175 144,492 780    
7 UK 5,191,459 128,481 50    
10 Italy 4,273,693 127,808 20    
18 Sth Africa 2,219,316 65,142 633    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7332 down 0.0% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 36.22% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 188 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 3 days.

Australia has recorded another death due to Covid-19,

NSW government has apologised for the chaos that has been affecting the Covid-19 testing station in the Fairfield Hot Zone of the current outbreak.

The NSW lockdown is said to be costing its economy over $700 million a week.

.More people from Sydney and Melbourne continue to break Covid-19 travel restrictions by travelling interstate.

NSW is expected to extend the Sydney lockdown today.

Many medical workers in Indonesia are dying of Covid-19, many are in their 20’s.

The UK is reporting its highest levels of new cases of Covid-19 since April.

Inflation in the USA has hit a 13 year high.

Indonesia now leads the world in new daily cases of Covid-19 with almost 48,000 new cases, followed by Brazil (45k), Spain(43k), India(40k) and UK(36k).

 

15 July 202 Thursday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 189,106,412 4,073,480 8495 1.15 1.24
126 Australia 31,431 912 0 1.33 1.84
(198) Sth Aust 821 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,727 820 0 1.56 1.75
(167) NSW 6,551 54 0    
183 NZ* 2,790 26 0    
1 USA 34,835,667 623,724 342    
2 India 30,986,803 412,019 580    
3 Brazil 19,209,729 537394 1556    
5 Russia 5,857,002 145,278 786    
7 UK 5,233,207 128,530 49    
10 Italy 4,275,846 127,831 23    
18 Sth Africa 2,236,805 65,595 453    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7354 down 0.3% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 34.1% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 188 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 3 days.

A fully vaccinated nurse in a Covid-19 ward in a Sydney hospital has acquired Covid-19.

Victoria has imposed a mask requirement for all indoor areas.

The Sydney outbreak continues to grow.

South Australia is acting quickly to try and define potential new cases after 3 contagious removalists from Sydney stopped at various locations in the state.

Riots in South Africa due to the imprisonment of its former PM are hampering the Covid-19 efforts.

Indonesia continues to record record Covid-19 cases.

Vietnam has reported an increasing number of Covid-19 cases.

 

16 July 202 Friday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 189,653,807 4,081,690 8495 1.14 1.22
126 Australia 31,516 912 0 0.97 1.36
(198) Sth Aust 825 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,737 820 0 3.68 5.38
(167) NSW 6,618 54 0    
183 NZ* 2,803 26 0    
1 USA 34,878,346 624,159 342    
2 India 31,025,875 412,563 580    
3 Brazil 19,262,518 538,942 1556    
5 Russia 5,882,295 146,069 786    
7 UK 5,281,098 128,593 49    
10 Italy 4,278,319 127,840 23    
18 Sth Africa 2,253,240 65,972 453    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7335 down 0.3% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 34.5% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

India has passed 31 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 24 days.

NSW is recording around 100 new cases a day with approximately 25 to 30% of those in the community, and possibly spreading the virus.

While the number of cases being recorded world wide is increasing, the death rate seems to be holding at a low level.

It appears that the 4 wave has started with the trend in case number increasing since the start of July.

The Australian PM Scott Morrison has again called for further enquiries to be made into the origins of the pandemic.

It appears that the Australian vaccination drive is starting to improve with record numbers being vaccinated.

Melbourne has entered a minimum 5 day lockdown and the number of cases in SE Queensland continues to increase.

Canada has announced it will open its borders to fully vaccinated Australians from September.

Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur has had to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics after he tested positive to Covid-19.

Delta variant cases of Covid-19 are rising in fully vaccinated people in Australia.

Indonesia is being overwhelmed by Covid-19.

Studies have found Long Covid has over 200 symptoms.

Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen below 5% for the first time in a decade.

 

17 July 202 Saturday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 190,252,946 4,091,204 9514 1.22 1.30
127 Australia 31,632 912 0 1.27 1.71
(198) Sth Aust 831 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,747 820 0 2.50 4.12
(167) NSW 6,716 54 0    
183 NZ* 2,803 26 0    
1 USA 34,924,980 624,600 441    
2 India 31,063,987 413,123 560    
3 Brazil 19,308,109 540,500 1558    
5 Russia 5907,999 146,868 799    
7 UK 5,332,371 128,642 49    
10 Italy 4,281,214 127,851 11    
17 Sth Africa 2,269,179 66,385 413    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7348 up 0.2% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 34.9% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 190 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 2 days., the last 10 million in 22 days.

Indonesia is now leading the world in the number of new infections per day, with 1 of every 11 new infections.

Queensland has recorded no new infections.

The Health Director of the CSIRO is calling for tighter/harder restrictions in Sydney otherwise Covid-19 will “go wild” in our population.

Africa is in crisis, with less than 1% of the population having received at least 1 vaccination dose. The “rich” countries of the world are being called out for hoarding vaccines.

World experts are calling for the UK not to go through with the full unlocking of its Covid-19 protocols, suggesting the country would become the breeding ground for vaccine resistant Covid-19 variants.

The UK has recorded more cases in one day than Australia has had in the entire time of the pandemic, reporting over 50,000 new cases just 2 days out from removing all restrictions.

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has given the quote of the pandemic so far, commenting on the Prime Ministers actions so far in the pandemic by saying Scott Morrison was “the Prime Minister for NSW”. Those words will haunt the PM and LNP through to the election due next year.

NSW has passed a 1000 cases of Covid-19 in its latest outbreak.

News reports are out that China and Russia are spreading anti-US vaccine misinformation.

 

18 July 202 Sunday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 190,748,489 4,098,484 7280 0.99 1.05
127 Australia 31,771 913 1 1.29 1.88
(198) Sth Aust 831 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,767 820 0 3.11 5.19
(167) NSW 6,833 57 3    
183 NZ* 2,803 26 0    
1 USA 34,953,916 624,713 113    
2 India 31,105,270 413,640 517    
3 Brazil 19,342,448 541,323 823    
5 Russia 5,933,115 147,655 787    
7 UK 5,386,340 128,683 41    
10 Italy 4,284,332 127,864 13    
17 Sth Africa 2,283,880 66,676 291    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7348 up 0.2% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.1% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

NSW has started trialling the use of Rapid Covid-19 testing in its SW suburbs.

Victoria has reported 16 new cases of community transmission.

NSW has recorded 111 cases of Covid-19 with around 30 of those in the community while infectious.

Darwin has had its first report of the Coronavirus in the city waste water system.

4 removalists travelled rom Sydney to country NSW despite 3 of them already testing positive to Covid-19.

Australians vaccinated with AstraZeneca may face international travel issues due to a growing number of countries not recognising the AstraZeneca vaccine.

As the UK heads towards dropping all internal Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow they are tightening the list of eligible countries whose people can travel to the UK.

It is being reported that the majority of Covid-19 misinformation globally was spread by 12 people with a combined social media reach of 59 million followers. Facebook was the largest source for the information at 65% while the 12 accounted for 75% of all antivaccination material on Facebook.

 

19 July 202 Monday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 191,187,616 4,105,261 6777 0.86 0.92
127 Australia 31,898 914 1 1.12 1.56
(198) Sth Aust 831 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,785 820 0 2.00 3.55
(167) NSW 6,942 58 1    
183 NZ* 2,814 26 0    
1 USA 34,963,439 624,746 33    
2 India 31,143,595 414,141 501    
3 Brazil 19,376,574 542,214 891    
5 Russia 5,958,133 148,419 764    
7 UK 5,433,939 128,708 25    
10 Italy 4,287,458 127,867 3    
15 Indonesia 2,877,476 73,582 1093    
17 Sth Africa 2,295,095 66,859 183    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7348 up 0.2% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.3% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 191 million cases of Covid-19, the last million cases in 2 days.

Victoria has recorded a new case of Covid-19 in Mildura, country Victoria.

NSW has added another 50 hotspots to its locations of concern as its new cases numbers and those out in the community while infectious remain fairly worryingly constant.

A controversial British Right Wing celebrity, Katie Hopkins, who had come to Australia to be part of the Celebrity Big Brother TV show is being deported for breaking rules while in quarantine.

The Queens land Premier has flown to Tokyo to push the states bid for a future Olympic games, despite huge calls for her not to go from within her state.

British PM Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishis Sunak have both gone into self-isolation after being called close contacts of the Covid-19 infected Health Minister.

Indonesia’s daily new cases of Covid-19 now exceed those of India and Brazil, but still less than the UK.

 

20 July 202 Tuesday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 191,632,616 4,111,298 6037 0.86 0.92
127 Australia 32,017 914 0 1.05 1.37
(198) Sth Aust 834 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,798 820 0 1.22 2.22
(167) NSW 7,042 58 0    
183 NZ* 2,817 26 0    
1 USA 34,999,127 624,861 115    
2 India 31,172,955 414,511 370    
3 Brazil 19,391,845 542,756 542    
5 Russia 5,982,766 149,138 719    
7 UK 5,473,477 128,727 19    
10 Italy 4,289,528 127,874 7    
15 Indonesia 2,911,733 74,920 1338    
17 Sth Africa 2,302,304 67,080 221    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7286 down 0.8% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.5% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

It is looking like Sydney’s lockdown will extend for a month as cases continue to be found in the community.

Victoria is likely to extend its lockdown.

South Australia has 5 new cases in the state all linked to a person who came in from Argentina and served quarantine in Sydney.

SA has imposed Level 4 restrictions, 1 level short of a lockdown, in an effort to try and contain any possible outbreak.

There are fears of  virus surge in the UK as restrictions are lifted and the younger generations celebrate “freedom”.

The mother of one of the removalists that sparked a two state Covid-19 outbreak has been found dead in her home. She has reportedly died of Covid-19.

The US Stock market has fallen 2% on the back of concerns over the Delta variant.

The US CDC has put out a warning about travel to the UK.

 

21 July 202 Wednesday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 192,228,286 4,133,318 6037 1.14 1.20
127 Australia 32,129 915 0 0.97 1.21
(198) Sth Aust 838 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,814 820 0 2.04 3.82
(167) NSW 7,121 59 0    
183 NZ* 2,828 26 0    
1 USA 35,081,719 625,363 115    
2 India 31,215,142 418,511 370    
3 Brazil 19,419,741 544,302 542    
5 Russia 6,006,536 149,922 719    
7 UK 5,519,602 128,823 19    
10 Italy 4,293,083 127,884 7    
15 Indonesia 2,950,058 76,200 1338    
17 Sth Africa 2,311,232 67,676 221    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7252 down 0.5% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 35.7% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 192 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 2 days

Russia has passed 6 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 61 days.

As of 6pm yesterday South Australia went into a 7 day lockdown.

Sydney/NSW still continues to have around 100 new cases every day with at least 25% out in the community while infectious. Today it was 110 and over 50% in the community.

The value of Bitcoin has plummeted as the Delta variant spreads.

Doctors in the ICU areas of the UK hospital system see “Freedom Day” as Surrender Day as they await the onslaught.

Covid-19 is surging through the USA’s unvaccinated population.

Experts are saying the actual death numbers in Indio due to Covid-19 may be as much as 10 times the number reported. With the possibility that as many as 4.6 million people may have died in India due to Covid-19

 

22 July 202 Thursday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 192,769,805 4,141,705 30407 1.03 1.08
127 Australia 32,269 915 1 1.17 1.39
(198) Sth Aust 841 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,814 820 0 0.57 1.06
(167) NSW 7,233 59 1    
183 NZ* 2,837 26 0    
1 USA 35,136,012 625,790 929    
2 India 31,256,839 419,021 4510    
3 Brazil 19,474,489 545,690 2934    
4 Russia 6,030,240 150,705 1567    
6 UK 5,563,006 128,896 169    
10 Italy 4,297,337 127,905 31    
14 Indonesia 2,983,830 77,583 2663    
17 Sth Africa 2,327,472 68,192 1112    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7308 up 0.8% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 36.1% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

More exposure sites are being added to the South Australia outbreak.

Testing in South Australia has gone up exponentially, with long queues at all test sites. People have been queuing for over 12 hours to get tested.

Victoria has increasing numbers of new infections, but most have been in isolation already.

Sydney has increasing case numbers and an increasing number of those out in the community while infectious. Yesterday they had over 60% of new cases out in the community.

The lockdowns in Australia are costing the country over $300 million dollars a day in lost productivity.

 

23 July 202 Friday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 193,352,242 4,150,578 8873 1.10 1.16
127 Australia 32,427 915 0 1.21 1.45
(198) Sth Aust 847 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,865 820 0 0.00 0.00
(167) NSW 7,357 59 0    
183 NZ* 2,835 26 0    
1 USA 35,204,664 626,157 367    
2 India 31,291,704 419,502 481    
3 Brazil 19,524,092 547,134 1444    
4 Russia 6,054,711 151,501 796    
6 UK 5,602,321 128,980 84    
10 Italy 4,302,393 127,920 15    
14 Indonesia 2,983,830 77,583 0    
17 Sth Africa 2,327,472 68,192 0    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7308 up 0.8% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 36.6% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 193 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 2 days.

The USA had the highest number of new cases globally yesterday with over 54 thousand cases.

Queensland border bubble with NSW is under question after the Corona virus was detected in the waste water of Byron Bay.

A Qantas flight attendant has tested positive to the Delta variant present in Sydney after flying 6 flights in regional Queensland.

The Australian TGA has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for the age group 12 to 15.

NSW is on the edge of loosing control as their “Lockdown Lite” fails, with 124 new cases yesterday with 70 of them infectious while in the community.

New sites are being added to the South Australian Covid-19 hotspot list.

Australian PM Scott Morrison is being accused of trashing the reputation of Australia’s top scientific advisory organisation in the pandemic, the Australian Technical Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) by his constant appeals for it to change its advice to government.

Argentina is on the verge of cancelling its contract with Russia for the supply oif its Sputnik vaccine over supply issues.

The American CDC is raising its warnings about the Delta variant of Covid-19.

Italy is imposing restrictions ion travel for unvaccinated people.

 

24 July 202 Saturday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 193,882,834 4,157,939 7361 1.02 1.05
127 Australia 32,582 915 0 1.14 1.37
(198) Sth Aust 851 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,879 820 0 2.30 3.80
(167) NSW 7,492 59 0    
183 NZ* 2,855 26 0    
1 USA 35,279,579 626,622 465    
2 India 31,331,145 420,038 536    
3 Brazil 19,524,092 547,134 0    
4 Russia 6,078,522 152,296 795    
6 UK 5,637,975 129,044 64    
10 Italy 4,307,535 127,937 17    
14 Indonesia 3,082,410 80,598 3015    
17 Sth Africa 2,356,049 69,075 883    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7394 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 37.5% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

Queensland has recorded no new local transmission cases of Covid-19.

South Australia has recorded 2 new local cases of Covid-19, both cases were already in isolation.

A sick Sydney woman returned 5 negative Covid-19 tests before testing positive.

More alert sites are being added to the Adelaide outbreak as the double ring contact tracing method escalates alert areas.

The Delta variant in the Sydney out break has made its way to country NSW.

Victoria recorded 12 new cases of Covid-19, 10 of those were already in quarantine.

Pregnant women have been added to the top priority list for vaccines in Australia.

The WHO has stated its efforts to find the origins of the Corona Virus that started the Covid-19 pandemic is not about blaming any one country, but to help the world prepare for the next.

The UK has tightened its sea borders as the number of people trying to enter the country by small boat across the English Channel increases.

The Olympic games in Tokyo was officially opened last night despite large protests against it in Japan.

Those arrested and gaoled in Fiji for not wearing masks are being put into crowded cells.

There were approximately 75 thousand new cases of Covid-19 in the USA reported overnight.

 

25 July 202 Sunday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 194,409,676 4,165,081 7361 1.01 1.03
127 Australia 32,7668 916 0 1.23 1.39
(198) Sth Aust 852 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,891 820 0 0.67 0.98
(167) NSW 7,651 60 0    
183 NZ* 2,855 26 0    
1 USA 35,311,560 626,692 465    
2 India 31,371,486 420,585 536    
3 Brazil 19,632,443 548,420 0    
4 Russia 6,102,469 153,095 795    
6 UK 5,669,770 129,044 64    
10 Italy 4,312,673 127,942 17    
14 Indonesia 3,127,826 82,013 3015    
17 Sth Africa 2,368,105 69,488 883    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7394 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 37.5% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 194 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 2 days.

Concerns are growing in Melbourne as 2 apartment blocks are added to the list of exposure sites.

NSW recorded 163 new Covid-19 cases, with 45 of them infectious in the community.18 cases were linked to a family gathering.

An anti-lockdown and anti-vaxxer protest in Sydney has been labelled a potential super spreader event with over 3 thousand people defying lockdown orders to protest. The protest turned violent with police and police horses being attacked. 57 people have been charged over the protest and police will use video footage to identify others involved.

Police estimate over 7500 anti-lockdown protestors took to the streets of Brisbane yesterday in defiance of health orders.

50,000 extra Pfizer vaccines are on their way to NSW.

A regional flight in NSW, Sydney to Ballina, has been added to new exposure sites

International flights into Adelaide have been halted as the state deals with quarantines and isolations as it tries to contain a local outbreak.

 

 

26 July 202 Monday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 194,785,434 4,174,379 9298 1.01 1.03
127 Australia 32,755 918 2 1.23 1.39
(198) Sth Aust 852 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,891 820 0 0.67 0.98
(167) NSW 7,651 62 2    
183 NZ* 2,862 26 0    
1 USA 35,198,707 626,761 69    
2 India 31,409,639 420,996 411    
3 Brazil 19,688,663 549,924 1504    
4 Russia 6,126,541 153,874 779    
6 UK 5,697,912 129,158 114    
10 Italy 4,317,415 127,949 7    
14 Indonesia 3,166,505 83,279 1266    
17 Sth Africa 2,377,823 69,775 287    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7394 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 37.8% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The USA has the most new infections in the world yesterday.

NSW is almost certainly going to extend its lockdown, possibly until September,

Victoria has recorded 11 new cases of Covid-19, all in isolation.

A woman in her 30’s has died in NSW from Covid-19, and a woman in her 80’s has also died.

The number of cases in the UK has continued to drop after the opening up of the country.

Sydney and NSW residents are calling Police with the names and details of those who participated in the illegal protest in Sydney.

Another ship off the WA coast has crew sick with Covid-19

Children as young as 6 are dying in Indonesia due to Covid-19, as hundreds of children are dying. The numbers of new Covid-19 cases in Indonesia are increasing dramatically.

 

27 July 202 Tuesday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 195,333,118 4,182,614 8235 1.56 1.67
127 Australia 33,081 918 0 1.93 2.31
(198) Sth Aust 857 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,914 820 0 1.23 1.66
(167) NSW 7,942 62 0    
183 NZ* 2863 26 0    
1 USA 35,282,407 627,015 254    
2 India 31,439,764 421,411 415    
3 Brazil 19,707,662 550,586 662    
4 Russia 6,149,780 154,601 727    
6 UK 5,722,298 129,172 14    
11 Italy 4,320,530 127,971 22    
14 Indonesia 3,194,733 84,766 1487    
17 Sth Africa 2,383,490 70,018 243    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7394 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 38.0% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 195 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 2 days and the last 5 million in 2 days.

Israel has its highest infection rates since March.

Victoria is set to exit lockdown tonight, after recording no new cases in the community.

A major shopping centre in Sydney has been named as a Covid-19 hotspot and all people who have been there for the last 11 days must quarantine and get tested for 14 days.

South Australia is set to come out of Level 4 lock down tonight.

The USA has mandated that all employees of US Federal Agencies must be vaccinated.

Thailand has recorded record numbers of Covid-19 cases.

Countries within the EU have banned unvaccinated people from certain venues.

 

28 July 202 Wednesday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 195,904,560 4,192,042 9428 0.94 1.01
127 Australia 33,268 920 2 1.05 1.28
(198) Sth Aust 857 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,924 820 0 0.55 0.69
(167) NSW 8,117 64 2    
183 NZ* 2863 26 0    
1 USA 35,337,665 627,359 344    
2 India 31,483,411 422,054 643    
3 Brazil 19,749,073 551,835 1249    
4 Russia 6,172,812 155,380 779    
6 UK 5,745,526 129,303 131    
11 Italy 4,325,046 127,995 24    
14 Indonesia 3,239,936 86,835 2069    
17 Sth Africa 2,391,223 70,388 370    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7431 up 0.5% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 38.5% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The lockdown in NSW country areas is set to be lifted today as the Sydney lockdown is set to be extended for another 4 weeks.

Victoria and South Australia have both left hard lockdown but retain a significant level of restrictions, i9ncluding the requirement for mask wearing.

Businesses are being forced to the edge due to the lockdowns.

The UK has reported over 25,000 new cases of Covid-19 on day 7 of its “Freedom Day”.

Ireland is set to begin vaccinating children over 12.

 

29 July 202 Thursday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 196,602,842 4,202,190 10148 1.12 1.21
127 Australia 33,473 921 1 1.07 1.33
(198) Sth Aust 857 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,932 820 0 0.53 0.54
(167) NSW 8,293 65 1    
183 NZ* 2864 26 0    
1 USA 35,464,505 628,030 671    
2 India 31,526,595 422,694 640    
3 Brazil 19,797,086 553,179 1344    
4 Russia 6,195,232 156,178 798    
6 UK 5,770,928 129,430 127    
11 Italy 4,330,739 128,010 15    
14 Indonesia 3,287,727 88,659 1824    
17 Sth Africa 2,408,525 70,908 520    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7379 down 0.7% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 38.9% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 196 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 2 days.

Rather than the vaccination rate in Australia increasing through increased advertising and media coverage the rate appears to have slipped back. Australia was recording around 0.5% daily increases, that has slipped back to about 0.4%.

Indonesia is again leading the world in new daily deaths due to Covid-19, now accounting for 1 in every 6 deaths world wide.

As NSW extends the lockdown of Sydney, tighter restriction have been placed on more local government areas.

It is being proven that a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine strongly protects against the Delta variant.

Queensland is on a heightened watch after a person who stayed in a Brisbane backpackers hostel tested positive to Covid-19.

The Federal Government has increased the financial aid to people in lockdown, directly paying individuals the old JobKeeper payment.

NSW is introducing Rapid Antigen testing to bolster its testing push.

In South Australia the reopening of the state with stronger precautions in place has gone very smoothly with large numbers of people continue to wear masks in public, even though it is only and advisory.

Protests against social media platforms are  increasing, with calls for them to do more to block misinformation campaigns.

 

30 July 202 Friday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 197,322,752 4,214,006 10148 1.27 1.31
127 Australia 33,736 921 1 1.17 1.48
(198) Sth Aust 857 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,935 820 0 0.21 0.21
(167) NSW 8,533 65 1    
183 NZ* 2867 26 0    
1 USA 35,587,349 628,514 671    
2 India 31,571,295 423,244 640    
3 Brazil 19,839,369 554,626 1344    
4 Russia 6,218,502 156,977 798    
6 UK 5,801,152 129,515 127    
11 Italy 4,336,900 128,029 15    
14 Indonesia 3,331,206 90,552 1824    
17 Sth Africa 2,422,151 71,43 520    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7417 up 0.5% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 39.4% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

The world has passed 197 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in a little over 1 day.

Thailand has banned the sharing of news that could cause “Public fear”

The USA economy has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

The UK has put France on its “Amber list”

Pakistan is banning air travel for the unvaccinated.

The profits of vaccine manufacturers is soaring.

Australia has put a target of 70% of eligible people fully vaccinated before the country begins to open up, and 80% before lockdowns end.

 

 

31 July 202 Saturday

225 (220) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.

Micronesia has recently reported its first Covid-19 case.

Rank Country Total Cases Total Deaths New Deaths GF 7d Av GF 14d  Av
WHO Data WORLD 197,914,017 4,222,248 10148 1.03 1.08
127 Australia 33,909 923 2 0.76 0.95
(198) Sth Aust 859 4 0    
(135) Victoria 20,942 820 0 0.78 0.50
(167) NSW 8,703 67 2    
183 NZ* 2870 26 0    
1 USA 35,665,516 628,891 671    
2 India 31,612,794 423,842 640    
3 Brazil 19,880,273 555,460 1344    
4 Russia 6,242,066 157,771 798    
6 UK 5,830,774 129,583 127    
11 Italy 4,343,519 128,047 15    
14 Indonesia 3,372,374 92,311 1824    
17 Sth Africa 2,435,036 71,679 520    

Data sources as per previous months.

ASX200 at 7392 down 0.3% from the close from the previous close.

Australia has vaccinated 40% of its population with at least 1 dose of a vaccine. 40 million doses given is being used as the measure for full vaccination of our population.

It is being said that Australia’s 80%vaccinated target is an almost unreachable target with the current rate of vaccine hesitancy.

The number of people infectious out in the community in Sydney’s current out break continues to fall in the 25 to 35% of those who have tested positive.

Indonesia is running out of oxygen as the pandemic runs out of control in the country.

The UK is shipping 9 million Covid-19 vaccines overseas to developing nations.

The CDC is the USA has warned that the Delta variant is as contagious as chicken pox.

 

 

 

 

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