1 April 2020 Wednesday
There are 754948 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 36571 deaths in 202 countries.
There are 4707 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 20 deaths, 348 new cases
There are 337 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 0 deaths.
Italy currently has 77635 positive cases of COVID-19, 12428 deaths and 15729 recovered cases. 837 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has 185270 positive cases of COVID-19, 3780 deaths. 812 new deaths,
NZ currently has 600 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 48 cases
ASX closed at , down 2.0%
South Australia has stopped all elective surgery in both public and private hospitals.
2 April 2020 Thursday
There are 827419 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 40777 deaths in 205 countries.
There are 4860 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 20 deaths, 153 new cases
There are 367 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 0 deaths.
Italy currently has 80572 positive cases of COVID-19, 13155 deaths and 16847 recovered cases. 727 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 211408 positive cases of COVID-19, 4718 deaths. 938 new deaths,
NZ currently has 647 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 47 cases
ASX closed at 5154, up 2.0%
The USA has forecast that somewhere between 100,000 and 240.000 deaths will result from COVID-19. Donald Trump released his “Coronavirus Guidelines for America” via twitter. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf The guidelines are very similar to what most other countries in the world are already following – If your sick stay home and contact your doctor. Older people should stay home, if you have serious pre-existing conditions stay at home and have others stay away from you. Avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, avoid using restaurants, bars and cafes- use drive through, home delivery or pickup instead, Avoid discretionary shopping trips and social events, do not visit nursing & retirement homes. Practice good hygiene- wash your hands avoid touching your face, sneeze/cough into a tissue or your elbow, disinfect surfaces and frequently used items.
As at the 1st April only the following countries/areas/regions are free of Coronavirus.
Africa
Ascension Island, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Sahrawi Republic, Saint Helena, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Sudan, Tristan da Cunha,
Asia
North Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Yemen,
Europe
Artsakh, South Ossetia, Svalbard,
North America and the Caribbean
Bonaire, Saba, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Oceania
American Samoa, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau,
Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna
South America
Falkland Islands
Australian Parliament resumes Wed next week, The PM has put a six month time frame on the current restrictions, many awards are being reviewed to allow for unpaid leave due to coronavirus, leave at half pay, multitasking within award classification and more.
3 April 2020 Friday
Reports are coming through that there are now over 1,000,000 cases of Coronavirus world wide. My reference source says “only” 900,306IO have checked and the WHO site confirms the reports. I will switch to that data as of today.
WHO DATA There are 1015466 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 53190 deaths
There are 900306 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 45693 deaths in 205 countries.
There are 5224 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 23 deaths, 364 new cases
There are 385 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 0 deaths.
Italy currently has 83049 positive cases of COVID-19, 13915 deaths and 18278 recovered cases. 760 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has 240529 positive cases of COVID-19, 5810 deaths. 1092 new deaths,
NZ currently has 723 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 82 cases
ASX closed at 5067, down 1.7%
USA became the first country to record over 1000 deaths in a 24 hr period.
6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a record number.
The first case of Covid-19 on Kangaroo Island has been reported.
At Scott Morrison’s press conference today it was more steady as she goes, obey the requests to self isolate and landlords & tenants to play nice with each other.
Our cases of Covid-19 are flattening out.
You can now NOT leave Australia , except under very specific circumstances, and all elective surgery has been cancelled.
4 April 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 1095653 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 58809 deaths
There are 976249 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 50489 deaths in 206 countries.
There are 5350 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 26 deaths, 126 new cases
There are 396 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 0 deaths.
Italy currently has 85388 positive cases of COVID-19, 14681 deaths and 19758 recovered cases. 766 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has 275744 positive cases of COVID-19, 7086 deaths. 1276 new deaths,
NZ currently has 772 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 49 cases
The makers of the Mexican beer, Corona” have shut down brewing operations as they are not an essential service as defined by the Mexican Govt. The sales of Corona Beer in the USA had fallen dramatically, as the Americans associated the Beer with the Virus, …. Americans!
The numbers from the USA are very disconcerting, especially when you think that a bit under half the US figures are attributable to NYC
NSW Health has admitted that they gave the OK for the Ruby Princess to off load its passengers in Sydney. This occurred even with them knowing that as many as 104npassengers had respiratory infections. They claim that they had assessed the risk as low, saying there was more risk keeping all passengers onboard knowing the virus was present. That action has been attributed to contributing to over 1/3 of all Covid-19 cases in Australia.
The U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt has an outbreak of Covid-19 onboard. The Commander of the vessel has been stood down after writing a public letter critical of the US Nay’s response to his call for help and stronger control measures.
50 Qantas and Jetstar workers have been diagnosed with Covid-19.
5 April 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 1197583 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 64587 deaths
There are 1056159 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 57206 deaths in 207 countries.
There are 5548 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 30 deaths, 198 new cases
There are 407 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 0 deaths.
Italy currently has 88274 positive cases of COVID-19, 15362 deaths and 20996 recovered cases. 681 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has309728positive cases of COVID-19, 8441 deaths. 1355 new deaths,
NZ currently has 824 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 52 cases
In the UK the London Exhibition Centre has been converted into a 4000 bed hospital, named the NHS Nightingale. It was converted in 9 days! Prince Charles (still in isolation) opened it via a video link,.
The UK recorded its highest one day death rate since the pandemic started with the death of 708 people
In the USA ,President Trump has said “There will be a lot of death” in the USA, as the toughest weeks for the US are ahead of them. Trump has advised all Americans to wear cloth face masks and at the same time said he wasn’t going to wear one!!
The biggest issue world wide is the availability of enough respirators for the number of patients requiring them.
At home, the major supermarket chains are prioritising home deliveries for NDIS recipients.
From the PM to all state Premiers, they are all imploring people NOT to go away for Easter, but to stay at home instead.
A criminal investigation Has been started into the events around the docking and disembarkation of passengers off the Ruby Princess in Sydney.
6 April 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 1272860 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 69424 deaths
There are 1136851 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 62955 deaths in 208 countries.
There are 5687 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 34 deaths, 139 new cases
There are 409 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 0 deaths.
Italy currently has 91246 positive cases of COVID-19, 15887 deaths and 21815 recovered cases. 525 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has336673 positive cases of COVID-19, 9616 deaths. 1175 new deaths,
NZ currently has 872 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 50 cases
ASX closed at 5286, up 4.3%
UK PM Boris Johnson taken to hospital due to persistent symptoms
The Queen made a public TV broadcast to the English people and the Commonwealth, the essence of which was we will get through this!
Ruby Princess ship has been allowed to dock in Port Kembla
A tiger in New York’s Bronx Zoo has contracted the Coronavirus. The first know infection of a tiger and it has raised concerns about the transmission of the virus.
Vanuatu is being hit by a Category 5 (this highest category) Cyclone with winds over 200kph, their social distancing requirements have been put on hold due to the cyclone
PM Scott Morrison has recorded is highest ever personal approval rating and the highest for a government in 10 years.
7 April 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 1342775 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 74564 deaths
There are 1.21m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 67.84k deaths in 208 countries.
There are 5795 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 39 deaths, 108 new cases
There are 411 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 1 deaths.
Italy currently has 93187 positive cases of COVID-19, 16523 deaths and 22837 recovered cases. 636 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has364716 positive cases of COVID-19, 10846 deaths. 1230 new deaths,
NZ currently has 911 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 39 cases
ASX closed at 5252, down 0.7%
UK PM Boris Johnson has been moved into ICU as his condition worsened
The High Court, sitting as the Court of Appeal will hand down its judgement on the Appeal by George Pell on Child Sex Offences at 10am est.
SA has had its first covid-19 death, a 79 yo man who contracted the virus interstate.
The Tasmanian Government has banned all hospital visits except for some exceptions for parents and others on compassionate grounds.
George Pell has had his Appeal accepted and his conviction quashed, very disappointing.
8 April 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 1426609 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 81995 deaths
There are1.28m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 72.78k deaths
There are 5908 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 45 deaths, 113 new cases
There are 415 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 1 deaths.
Italy currently has 94067 positive cases of COVID-19, 17127 deaths and 24392 recovered cases. 604 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has396416 positive cases of COVID-19, 12813 deaths. 1967 new deaths,
NZ currently has 943 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 32 cases
ASX closed at 5286, up 4.3%
NZ has extended its State of Emergency by another 7 days due to the number of new cases.
The Australian Parliament is suiting today to pass the financial measures announced by the government.
Fuel prices in Adelaide have fall to their lowest in many years, under 90c/litre. Due to falling world prices (due to a dispute within OPEC) and falling demand due to Social Distancing/self-isolation/work from home.
Wuhan in China, the epicentre of the initial Coronavirus outbreak has had its lockdown removed. But a town in Northern China has gone into lockdown as a second wave of the virus is feared.
9 April 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 1507846 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 88165 deaths
There are1.36m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 79.39k deaths
There are 6013 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 50 deaths, 105 new cases
There are 420 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 2 deaths.
Italy currently has 952627 positive cases of COVID-19, 17669 deaths and 24392 recovered cases. 542 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has426300 positive cases of COVID-19, 14622 deaths. 1809 new deaths,
NZ currently has 969 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 26 cases
ASX closed at 5286, up 4.3%
Burnie Sanders has dropped out of the Democratic Presidential race.
NYC has now had more deaths due to the Coronavirus than from the 9-11 events.
New York State now has over 150,000 Covid-19 cases, more cases than other country in the world , except the USA.
It appears that UK PM Boris Johnson is recovering but is still in ICU.
The Australian parliament passed the money bills to fund the coronavirus economic package
Despite the Coronavirus affecting the world, there are still many active wars going on. What is wrong with people.
10 April 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 1599875 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 95535 deaths
There are1.44m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 85.52k deaths
There are 6152 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 52 deaths, 139 new cases
There are 421 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 3 deaths.
Italy currently has 96877 positive cases of COVID-19, 18279 deaths and 24392 recovered cases. 610 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has466546 positive cases of COVID-19, 16607 deaths. 1985 new deaths,
NZ currently has 992 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death. An increase of 23 cases
ASX closed at 5387, up 3.5%
Boris Johnson is out of ICU as England’s death rate rises to 7248
The EU has agreed to a 0.5 Trillion Euro coronavirus package
Canada expects deaths rate to Covid-19 to soar as their unemployment rate passes 1m
In Australia all leaders are calling for people to stay at home this Easter to prevent the spread into vulnerable country communities, unfortunately there appears to be a small cohort of people who are blatantly disregarding these requests,
Good Friday church services around the world have been very quiet due to social gathering restrictions.
11 April 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 1694943 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 102514 deaths
There are1.52m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 92.8k deaths
There are 6203 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 53 deaths, 51 new cases
There are 428 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 3 deaths.
Italy currently has 98273 positive cases of COVID-19, 18849 deaths and 24392 recovered cases.570 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has500131 positive cases of COVID-19, 18585 deaths. 1978 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1015 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 2 deaths. An increase of 23 cases
South Korea says 91 recovered patients have tested positive again
Global death toll passes 100,000
The number of new cases drop in Australia
The Pope prays for sick at scaled-back Good Friday service
Boris Johnson up and about after stint in ICU
The WHO warns against lifting restrictions prematurely
In Poland there are now vending machines dispensing masks rolled out
12 April 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 1776698 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 108721 deaths
There are1.61m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 99.7k deaths
There are 6292 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 56 deaths, 89 new cases
In South Australia there are 429 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 3 deaths.
Italy currently has 100269 positive cases of COVID-19, 19468 deaths and 32534 recovered cases.619 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has531257 positive cases of COVID-19, 20555 deaths. 1970 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1035 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 4 deaths. An increase of 20 cases
Russia is warning its citizens of a flood of coronavirus cases
North Korea has admitted that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly through the country, no m=numbers given yet.
In New York, they are using “temporary” mass graves for unknown victims of the disease.
The USA now has the highest Covid-19 death rate in the world, crossing the 20,000 mark. Some experts are saying they may exceed 200.000 deaths before this is over/contained.
13 April 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 1,850,286 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 114,098 deaths
There are1.70m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 106k deaths
There are 6313 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 59 deaths, 59 new cases
In South Australia there are 429 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths.
Italy currently has 1022533 positive cases of COVID-19, 19899 deaths and 34211 recovered cases.431 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has559,968 positive cases of COVID-19, 22,036 deaths. 1481 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1049 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 4 deaths. An increase of 14 cases
Boris Johnson has left hospital and revealed on a Facebook post how close he got to death.
F1 racing car driver Stirling Moss died (natural causes), so did comedian Tim Brook-Taylor (The Goodies) from Covid-19
UK now has over 10,000 Covid-19 deaths
Tasmania has shut 2 hospitals in its north due to a coronavirus outbreak. They estimate it will take 2 days to thoroughly disinfect the hospitals.
Andrew Bocelli, the opera singer, performed a free live concert broadcast worldwide from an empty Duomo in Milan
It looks like OPEC and Russia have come to an agreement on oil production, this is likely to stabilise the world oil price, but the current glut due to over production should ensure prices remain low for some time.
Easter religious services all over the world have been quiet affairs, with many broadcast to reach the faithful.
It has been revealed that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fathered 2 children while he was in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London
There is fear that Indonesia may be the next country to experience an uncontrolled outbreak and many deaths.
14 April 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 1,93645 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 126319 deaths
There are1.78m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 112k deaths
There are 6359 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 61 deaths, 46 new cases
In South Australia there are 431 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths.
Italy currently has 103616 positive cases of COVID-19, 20465 deaths and 35435 recovered cases.566 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has 585442 positive cases of COVID-19, 23586 deaths. 1550 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1064 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 5 deaths. An increase of 15 cases
Countries in Europe are starting to talk about reducing the restrictions in place – Spain Italy, – But the WHO is warning strongly against it for fear of a second wave of widespread infection
NSW and Vic are broadening their testing criteria.
Vic schools will open after the school holidays, but only for the children of classified essential workers, all other children to have schooling over the internet.
9 states in the USA are planning on beginning to open up as signs indicate that the worst has past, this raises concerns of a second widespread wave of infection.
Partisanship in the US Congress is slowing the passing of Coronavirus legislation.
UK coronavirus death toll has just gone above 10,000
15 April 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 1,921,718 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 119,524 deaths
There are1.85m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 117k deaths
There are 6400 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 61 deaths, 49 new cases
In South Australia there are 433 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths.
Italy currently has 104291 positive cases of COVID-19, 21067 deaths and 37130 recovered cases.602 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has611745 positive cases of COVID-19, 25975 deaths. 2389 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1072 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 9 deaths. An increase of 8 cases
ASX closed at 5488, up 1.9%
Trump has said the USA will stop funding the WHO because of its inept handling of the Coronavirus outbreak and apparent collusion with China.
Trump states that he will reopen the USA when he thinks it’s the right time, a majority of US State Governors have said that it is their call NOT the Presidents
The IMF is saying that expects the world to go into a global recession unlike anything seen for 100 years.
A nurse at the nRAH has tested positive to Covid-19 and has sparked a review of PPE and procedures for front line medical staff.
In the UK hundreds of older people are dying in nursing homes and their deaths are not being counted in the Covid-19 numbers as they didn’t die in hospital.
A similar criteria for reporting the Covid-19 death rate is being used in the USA.
Adelaide’s Royal Agricultural Show has been cancelled for this year. SA’s largest individual annual event.
16 April 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 2,083,033 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 134603 deaths
There are1.92m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 123k deaths
There are 6447 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 63 deaths, 47 new cases
In South Australia there are 433 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths.
Italy currently has 105418 positive cases of COVID-19, 21645 deaths and 38092 recovered cases.587 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 644089 positive cases of COVID-19, 28529 deaths. 2554 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1084 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 9 deaths. An increase of 12 cases
ASX closed at 5467, down 0.4%
It took 80 days for the first 1,000,000 Covid-19 cases to be reported and 14 days for the next 1,000,000.
Virgin Airlines in Australia is on the verge of collapse, and is seeking a government rescue package.
A Victorian man has been gaoled for breaking quarantine in a Perth Hotel to go and visit his girlfriend, the first person in Australia for breaking enforced quarantine measures.
Sewage testing may be used in Australia to discover coronavirus hotspots.
The first human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine have begun in Brisbane and Melbourne, doctors insist that no short cuts have been taken.
More rumours are spreading that the Novel Coronavirus was manmade in a lab in Wuhan China, and accidently got out.
17 April 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 2,177412 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 145304 deaths
There are1.99m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 1.31k deaths
There are 6468 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 63 deaths, 21 new cases
In South Australia there are 434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths.
Italy currently has 106607 positive cases of COVID-19, 22170 deaths and 40164 recovered cases.525 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 675640 positive cases of COVID-19, 34522 deaths. 5993 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1084 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 9 deaths. An increase of 0 cases
ASX closed at 5416, down 0.9%
The Australian government is backing Qantas and Virgin Airlines for 8 weeks of limited operation through a $165m funding
Over 600,000 face mask have been removed from the nRAH in Adelaide due to them failing standards.
The masks have been found to be compliant and will be put back into service. Confusion reigns.
Australian PM Scott Morrison has outlined a three point requirement that must be met before Australia begins winding back restrictions.
They are:
- A move to mass testing, including those without symptoms
- Improvement of contact tracing, including monitoring via a phone app
- Increased ability to lockdown local outbreaks.
The SA Government are starting testing of the sewage system for Coronavirus.
Federal Government may make using the COVID Tracing App compulsory if need be.
18 April 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 2,247,659 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 154,086 deaths
2.08m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 139k deaths
There are 6533 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 67 deaths, 36 new cases
In South Australia there are 435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths.
Italy currently has 106962 positive cases of COVID-19, 22745 deaths and 42727 recovered cases.575 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 708,823 positive cases of COVID-19, 37,095 deaths. 2573 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1086 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths. An increase of 2 cases
ASX closed at 5487, up 1.3%
The Global death toll from the Covid-19 disease caused by the Coronavirus has exceeded 150,000
It has taken just 1 week, 7 days for the total to rise by 50,000 (or 50%). On 21 March 2020, there were less than 10,000 deaths recorded.
That really is frightening.
Victoria has recorded a jump in cases of 17 to 1319.
The Brazilian PM has fired his Health Minister as he calls to reopen the economy
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern is being taken to the High Court by 2 men who say their forced lockdown in unlawful detainment.
US President Trump is pressuring States to open up despite the country approaching over 750,000 Covid-19 cases and over 37,000 deaths
19 April 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 2,324,731 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 160,434 deaths
Other WHO data says there are 2.16m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 146k deaths
There are 6565 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 68 deaths, 32 new cases
In South Australia there are 435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 107771 positive cases of COVID-19, 23227 deaths and 44927 recovered cases.482 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 736,790 positive cases of COVID-19, 38,920 deaths. 1824 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1094 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths. An increase of 8 cases
The death toll in Spain goes above 200,000
The Ruby Princess will remain docked at Port Kembla for another week as some crew members are too sick to travel.
Brisbane is using empty high rise apartment buildings to house the homeless and ex prisoners.
Covid-19 restrictions in Australia likely to remain in place for another 4 weeks at least.
Gun toting protestors in some American states are demanding that restrictions be lifted, and they seem to have the backing of Trump.
Trump is warning China that they will face dire consequences if they were “knowingly responsible” for the Novel Coronavirus.
20 April 2020 Mpnday
WHO DATA There are 2,404,791 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 164,920 deaths
Other WHO data says there are 2.25m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 152 k deaths
There are 6606 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 70 deaths, 41 new cases
In South Australia there are 435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 108257 positive cases of COVID-19, 23660 deaths and 47055 recovered cases.433 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 792,076 positive cases of COVID-19, 42,483 deaths. 3563 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1105 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 deaths. An increase of 18 cases
210 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19
Hundreds of Australians are being repatriated via planes. All are going into 2 weeks lockdown in hotels guarded by police.
Queensland schools have opened for term 2
New infections in NSW at lowest point for 5 weeks.
Mass shooting in Canada
The Governors of the hardest hit states in the USA are arguing with President Trump about the lack of supply of PPE and testing kits. Trump denies there is any problem!
Trump has also now included the WTO in his distractive criticism
21 April 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 2,478,947 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 170,337 deaths
Other WHO data says there are 2.32m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 158 k deaths
There are 6625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 71 deaths, 19 new cases
In South Australia there are 435 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 108237 positive cases of COVID-19, 24114 deaths and 48877 recovered cases.433 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 763,579 positive cases of COVID-19, 40,524 deaths. 1604 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1098 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 deaths. An increase of 4 cases
210 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19
ASX closed at 5353, up 2.5%
Virgin Airlines is expected to be placed into administration today
Lifeline is taking a record number of calls as the lockdown takes its toll on peoples mental health.
A US family is suing the Ruby Princess over the death of their father due to Covid-19 aquired onboard.
Massive unemployment is being predicted for the end of the pandemic.
22 April 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 2,556,745 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 177,619 deaths
Other WHO data says there are 2.40m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 163 k deaths
There are 6647 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 74 deaths, 22 new cases
In South Australia there are 437 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 107,709 positive cases of COVID-19, 24114 deaths and 51600 recovered cases.534 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 818,744 positive cases of COVID-19, 45,318 deaths. 4794 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1113 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths. An increase of 15 cases
210 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19
ASX closed at 5221, down 2.5%
UK death toll is given at 13,121 by The National Statistics Office as opposed to the “Official” count of 9288.
Germany’s Octoberfest has been cancelled
Spain’s Running with the Bulls festival has been cancelled
Many Uni students in America are apologising for attending Spring Break festivities in Florida and the comments they made while there. (Morons)
China has rebuked Peter Dutton, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister, for taking sides with the USA in blaming China for the Coronavirus outbreak
Donald Trump has stopped US Immigration for 60 days.
22 April 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 2,556,745 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 177,619 deaths
Other WHO data says there are 2.40m confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 163 k deaths
There are 6647 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 74 deaths, 22 new cases
In South Australia there are 437 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 107,709 positive cases of COVID-19, 24114 deaths and 51600 recovered cases.534 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 818,744 positive cases of COVID-19, 45,318 deaths. 4794 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1113 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths. An increase of 15 cases
210 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19
ASX closed at 5221, down 2.5%
23 April 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 2,633,064 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 183,882 deaths
There are 6654 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 74 deaths, 2 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 107,699 positive cases of COVID-19, 25085 deaths and 54543 recovered cases.971 new deaths,up from the day before.
USA currently has 846,692 positive cases of COVID-19, 47,537 deaths. 2219 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1113 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths. An increase of 0 cases
211 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19
ASX closed at 5221, down 2.5%
USA Congress has reached an agreement on a $500B US$ financial package for small businesses.
UK death toll in “Hospitals” rises above 18,000
UK aiming at 100,000 tests per day
Australia is topping up its fuel reserves as Oil in the USA hits negative prices due to the glut (overproduction and little use.
The Ruby Princess left Port Kembla and headed out of Australian waters
24 April 2020 Friday
WHO DATA There are 2,717,921 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 190,630 deaths
There are 6667 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 76 deaths, 13 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 106,848 positive cases of COVID-19, 25549 deaths and 57576 recovered cases.464 new deaths,down from the day before.
USA currently has 880,204 positive cases of COVID-19, 49845 deaths. 2308 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1112 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 16 deaths. An decrease of 1 cases
211 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 170 have reported deaths
ASX closed at 5217, down 0.1%
“Donald Trump suggests injecting disinfectant could kill COVID 19
By Nick Pearson09:31
President Donald Trump has suggested patients could be injected with disinfectant as a way of fighting coronavirus.
Speaking from the White House podium, the president of the United States said it could be “interesting to check it out”.
“I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute,” Mr Trump said.
“And is there a way we can do something, by an injection inside or almost a cleaning? It would be interesting to check that.”
“That you’re gonna have to use medical doctors with.”
Injecting disinfectant into the human body could very likely be fatal.
Department of Homeland Security science chief Bill Bryan backed away from the president’s suggestion.
“We don’t do that within our lab,” Mr Bryan said.”
Wtf!!!!
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has not been seen more than a week, amid reports he is in a grave condition.
A North Korean defector, shot at the border, has tested positive to Covid-19
Raelene Castle has resigned as CEO of Rugby Australia.
In Switzerland he Australian flag has featured in a display of flags from around the world being projected onto the Matterhorn as a show of global solidarity.
25 April 2020 Saturday
WHO DATA There are 2,827,391 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 197,003 deaths
There are 6687 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 79 deaths, 20 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 106,527 positive cases of COVID-19, 25969 deaths and 60498 recovered cases.410 new deaths,down from the day before.
USA currently has 923,812 positive cases of COVID-19, 52097 deaths. 2252 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1114 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 17 deaths. An decrease of 1 cases
211 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 170 have reported deaths
ASX closed at 5217, down 0.1%
Companies that make disinfectants are urging their customers NOT to drink or inject their products as suggested by US President Trump.
Trump is backing away from his crazy statements of yesterday, saying they were sarcastic.
China is locking down some cities and provinces after fresh outbreaks.
Australian Federal Govt and State Govts are starting to talking about the way out and slowly undoing restrictions.
UK deaths nears 20,000
Spain is reporting more recovered patients than new cases. 2796 new infections v’s 3105 newly recovered.
Australia wakes to a very different ANZAC Day, with people lining up in their driveways at dawn to pay tribute to the fallen.
NSW beaches were opened then closed again as residents flouted social distancing laws.
26 April 2020 Sunday
WHO DATA There are 2,915,452 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 203,027 deaths
There are 6695 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 80 deaths, 20 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 105,847 positive cases of COVID-19, 26384 deaths and 60498 recovered cases.415 new deaths,up from the day before.
USA currently has 957,505 positive cases of COVID-19, 54130 deaths. 2063 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1117 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 deaths. An decrease of 3 cases
216 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 175 have reported deaths
Global death Toll crosses the 200, 000 mark as total cases approaches 3,000,000
A kangaroo was filmed hopping through the cbd streets of Adelaide and around Victoria Square
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Is rumoured to have died after failed heart surgery
More healthcare workers in NSW and Tasmania have tested positive to Covid-19.
An increase in the cases of Covid-19 in NSW nursing homes.
The Governments controversial Covid-19 Tracking App is being launched today
Boris Johnson reportedly going back to work today.
27 April 2020 Monday
WHO DATA There are 2,991,073 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 206,822 deaths
There are 6713 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 83 deaths, 10 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 106,103 positive cases of COVID-19, 26644 deaths and 64,928 recovered cases.260 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 986,808 positive cases of COVID-19, 55396 deaths. 1266 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1121 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 deaths. An decrease of 3 cases
216 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 175 have reported deaths
ASX closed at 5321, up 1.5%
Some state governments are planning to reduce restrictions, notably Qld and WA.
The Australian Governments tracing App CovidSafe was released yesterday, and has over a million downloads, but here is a significant opposition to it on privacy concerns.
There are now only 25 Countries and Territories that are yet to report a case of Covid-19
Antarctica, Ascension Island, Comoros, Lesotho, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, North Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, South Ossetia, Svalbard, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Norfolk Island, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatun & Wallis and Futuna
28 April 2020 Tuesday
WHO DATA There are 3,059,081 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 211,202 deaths
There are 6725 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 84 deaths, 12 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 105,813 positive cases of COVID-19, 26977 deaths and 66,624 recovered cases.333 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has 1,008,043 positive cases of COVID-19, 56,649 deaths. 1253 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1122 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 deaths. An increase of 1 case
216 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 175 have reported deaths
ASX closed at 5313, down 0.2%
Over 3 mil people have now been infected world wide
There have been over 2 mil downloads of the CovidSafe App
29 April 2020 Wednesday
WHO DATA There are 3,1354,199 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 217,596 deaths
There are 6738 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 88 deaths, 13 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 105,205 positive cases of COVID-19, 27359 deaths and 68,941 recovered cases.382 new deaths, up from the day before.
USA currently has 1,034,115 positive cases of COVID-19, 59,112 deaths. 2463 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1124 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 deaths. An increase of 2 cases
216 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 175 have reported deaths
ASX closed at 5321, up 1.5%
China is threatening economic sanctions against Australia if it continues pushing for an enquiry into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic
Nursing homes in NSW are the centre of recent Covid-19 outbreaks
Private schools across the country are pushing to reopen
Trump still back pedalling and blaming others while denying he got it wrong.
Uptake of the Australian Govt Tracing App passes 2 mil.
30 April 2020 Thursday
WHO DATA There are 3,207,649 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 227,389 deaths
There are 6746 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 90 deaths, 8 new cases
In South Australia there are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SA, with 4 deaths. No change
Italy currently has 104,657 active positive cases of COVID-19, 27682 deaths and 71,252 recovered cases.323 new deaths, down from the day before.
USA currently has 1,056,811 positive cases of COVID-19, 61,190 deaths. 2078 new deaths,
NZ currently has 1126 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 deaths. An increase of 2 cases
217 countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 178 have reported deaths
ASX closed at 5393, up 1.5%
.No new cases in South Australia now for 8 straight days
China is increasing its threats to Australia as a result of its push for an enquiry.
A Chinese newspaper editor wrote a piece in which he said “Australia is always there, making trouble. It is a bit like chewing gum stuck on the sole of China’s shoes. Sometimes you have to find a stone to rub it off.”
Andrew ”Twiggy” Forrest has managed to get 10 million rapid testing kits from China
USA Social Distancing requirements will finish at the end of the month as President Donald Trump says he will not renew them
UK death toll passes 26,000
The number of deaths in the 3 months since the coronavirus hit the USA has passed the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War
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