1 February 2022 Tuesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Tonga was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 376,762,884 | 5,686,305 | 6942 | 0.64 | 0.63 |
| 29 | Australia | 2580386 | 3835 | 75 | 0.94 | 0.78 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 106862 | 120 | 3 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 863000 | 2029 | 33 | 0.91 | 0.80 |
| (50) | NSW | 1086483 | 1422 | 29 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 16620 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 75,773,348 | 908,160 | 1123 | ||
| 2 | India | 41,302,440 | 495,050 | 940 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 25,351,489 | 626,923 | 69 | ||
| 5 | UK | 16,468,522 | 155,698 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 11,861,077 | 331,349 | 621 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 10,983,116 | 146,498 | 349 | ||
| 16 | Indonesia | 4,353,370 | 144,320 | 17 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,605,222 | 95,093 | 71 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 4954 | 2749 | 851 | 273 |
| Daily Deaths | 77 | 30 | 34 | 3 |
| On Ventilator | 129 | 70 | 30 | 5 |
| Total Deaths | 3835 | 1422 | 2029 | 120 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 74790 | Daily New Cases | 35198 |
ASX200 at 6971 down 0.2% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.55% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.32% have had 2 dose & 37.66% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.67/ 90.63/39.07).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 25 consecutive days.
The world has passed 376 million cases of Covid-19,
The USA now accounts for 1 in 6 new Covid-19 daily infections
Guyana has reported 1600 new infections, its highest daily record since the pandemic began
The peak of the current wave of Covid-19 is someway off according to estimates in NSW due to a slowing booster rate and schools recommencing.
The UK PM has been condemned for serious error in judgement over parties held at 10 Downing St during some of the worst days of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK.
Australian PM Scott Morrison has announced grants of up to $800 for Aged Care workers
Recent health decisions in Victoria, such as increasing the crowd limits at the Australian Open Tennis and halting IVF procedures, were made by Government, not the CMO
Australia is about to pass 50 million vaccines administered
NSW is giving families $500 per child to assist with cost of living increases and juggling of family/work life.
A rise in Covid-19 cases in China has slowed manufacturing to its lowest point in 2 years.
The Canadian PM Justine Trudeau has Covid-19 and is isolating.
Protesters in Canada are being condemned after they desecrated monuments in the country.
NSW is to recommence elective surgery in state run hospitals.
In Australia, Medicare is 28 years old today.
It is 19 years since the Space Shuttle Columbia burst into flames on re-entry.
2 February 2022 Wednesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Tonga was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 381,119,359 | 5,700,793 | 14488 | 1.33 | 1.30 |
| 29 | Australia | 2620532 | 3905 | 70 | 1.01 | 0.84 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 108804 | 121 | 1 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 877553 | 2054 | 25 | 1.16 | 1.06 |
| (50) | NSW | 1098290 | 1449 | 27 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 16817 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 76,356,969 | 912,460 | 4300 | ||
| 2 | India | 41,628,075 | 497,996 | 2946 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 25,454,105 | 627,365 | 442 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,428,345 | 155,973 | 275 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 11,986,913 | 332,012 | 663 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,116,422 | 146,925 | 427 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,353,370 | 144,320 | 0 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,608,307 | 95,288 | 195 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 4664 | 2622 | 768 | 233 |
| Daily Deaths | 70 | 27 | 25 | 1 |
| On Ventilator | 130 | 70 | 31 | 5 |
| Total Deaths | 3905 | 1449 | 2054 | 121 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 111041 | Daily New Cases | 40090 |
ASX200 at 6971 down 0.2% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.58% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.40% have had 2 dose & 38.66% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.70/ 90.71/40.04).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 26 consecutive days.
The world has passed 381 million cases of Covid-19,
The USA now accounts for 1 in 6 new Covid-19 daily infections
France Italy Turkey and the UK are all recording new infection rates of over 100,000 per day.
Covid-19 is fostering the rise of far right wing groups all over the world.
Australian music Icon, Glen Wheatley, has died of Covid-19 complications at the age of 74
Top Australian doctors are again pushing for everyone to get a booster as soon as they can.
Portugal’s Prime Minister has tested positive to Covid-19 after winning the national election.
Norway has scrapped most of its Covid-19 restrictions with immediate effect.
The Victorian Health Minister has warned that the pressure on the states health system imposed by Omicron should not be underestimated.
Music streaming company Spotify is under increasing pressure to take action against the spread of false and misleading information on its platform.
3 February 2022 Thursday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Tonga was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 384,645,113 | 5,714,403 | 13610 | 1.11 | 1.08 |
| 29 | Australia | 2644750 | 3987 | 82 | 0.94 | 0.78 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 110446 | 122 | 1 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 889710 | 2088 | 34 | 1.16 | 1.06 |
| (50) | NSW | 1110567 | 1487 | 38 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 17005 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 76,637,086 | 915,292 | 2832 | ||
| 2 | India | 41,795,478 | 498,987 | 991 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 25,793,112 | 628,960 | 1595 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,515,199 | 157,409 | 1436 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 12,128,796 | 332,690 | 678 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,235,745 | 147,320 | 395 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,387,286 | 144,373 | 53 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,612,809 | 95,463 | 175 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 4582 | 2578 | 752 | 226 |
| Daily Deaths | 83 | 38 | 34 | 1 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| In ICU | 316 | 160 | 82 | 18 |
| Total Deaths | 3987 | 1449 | 2054 | 122 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 113093 | Daily New Cases | 36219 |
ASX200 at 7087 up 1.2% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.62% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.46% have had 2 dose & 39.73% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.74/ 90.78/41.07).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 27 consecutive days.
The world has passed 384 million cases of Covid-19,
It appears that the Australian Governments- Fed and State, have stopped giving data in how many people are on ventilators. I will add ICU numbers from today.
Indonesia is reporting its highest numbers of new infections since August last year.
The Australian TGA & ATAGI have approved booster shots 3 months after the 2nd dose for those aged 16 and 17, effective immediately
A child under 10 years has died of Covid-19 in Queensland.
More and more countries in Europe and North America are relaxing Covid-19 restrictions, with unrestricted operation of nightclubs, movie theatres, restaurants, etc. Going back to pre-pandemic normal. This, despite infection rates rising!
The WHO is issuing a warning to all countries about lifting restrictions too early
There are reports the Novak Djokovic is considering getting vaccinated.
Pfizer is seeking approval for its vaccine in the under 5 age group in the USA
A study has found that exposure to one nasal drop is enough to get infected with Omicron
The Australian Age Care system is in crisis as staff number plumet due to illness and resignation, and Covid-19 is rife in the system.
In Ottawa Canada, the government is considering bringing in the armed forces to break up massive anti vaccine/anti-government protests. But there is a fear that the protesters are armed and a battle may result.
NZ is set to open its borders again to Australia in July.
4 February 2022 Friday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Tonga was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 387,989,768 | 5,728,078 | 13675 | 1.07 | 1.03 |
| 29 | Australia | 2676939 | 4076 | 89 | 0.84 | 0.54 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 111380 | 125 | 3 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 900950 | 2124 | 36 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| (50) | NSW | 1121265 | 1518 | 31 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 17277 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 77,027,668 | 919,146 | 3854 | ||
| 2 | India | 41,950,501 | 500,087 | 1100 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,091,520 | 630,001 | 1041 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,607,832 | 157,730 | 321 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 12,284,564 | 333,357 | 667 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,348,701 | 147,734 | 414 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,414,483 | 144,411 | 38 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,616,075 | 95,545 | 82 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 4439 | 2494 | 707 | 220 |
| Daily Deaths | 84 | 31 | 36 | 3 |
| In ICU | 319 | 160 | 79 | 18 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4073 | 1518 | 2124 | 125 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 113093 | Daily New Cases | 31114 |
NSW testing numbers not released this day
ASX200 at 7078 down 0.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.69% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.59% have had 2 dose & 41.86% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.84/ 90.94/43.15).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 28 consecutive days.
The world has passed 387 million cases of Covid-19,
India has passed 500,000 deaths due to Covid-19
Thailand has reported its highest number of new Covid-19 cases since last October.
Jordon has recorded its highest number of new cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, 13600+
Défense Minister Peter Dutton has indicate that the Défense Force will help solve the nations Aged Care facility Covid-19 crisis
The Director of the WHO has said that Europe may be entering the “End Game” of the pandemic.
Hundreds of student in Perth are in isolation after a peer tested positive for Covid-19
A 20 year old in Newcastle has tested positive for Covid-19 in 1 month!
South Australia has began an investigation into the disappearance of a set of PCR test swabs.
The Northern Territory Government is being accused of acting too late and too slowly as Covid-19 infections spread quickly through indigenous communities
Queensland will conduct random PCR testing as it has been found that 90% of positive cases of Civd-19 did not know they had the disease.
Major flooding in inland Australia ,/ South Australia has cut off the Sturt Highway and the North-South train line, stranding many motorists, supply trucks and communities. Food airlifts are being conducted by the RAAF.
The USA Army has began discharging soldiers who refuse to get a Covid-19 vaccine.
Ambulance wait times outside UK hospitals is the longest in 5 years.
In South Korea a mask is being used by some that covers only your nose while you eat and drink, called a Kosk ( the name comes from Ko = Korean for nose and mask)
5 February 2022 Saturday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Tonga was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 391,022,455 | 5,741,231 | 13153 | 0.97 | 0.95 |
| 29 | Australia | 2705564 | 4156 | 80 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 111380 | 127 | 2 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 908760 | 2165 | 41 | 0.70 | 0.63 |
| (50) | NSW | 1129418 | 1536 | 18 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 17546 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 77,361,976 | 923,622 | 4476 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,078,653 | 501,143 | 1056 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,275,831 | 630,494 | 493 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,689,885 | 157,984 | 254 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 12,452,765 | 334,039 | 682 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,449,601 | 148,167 | 433 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,446,694 | 144,453 | 42 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,618,853 | 95,766 | 221 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 4261 | 2337 | 687 | 218 |
| Daily Deaths | 83 | 18 | 41 | 3 |
| In ICU | 302 | 152 | 80 | 16 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4156 | 1536 | 2165 | 127 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 113093 | Daily New Cases | 27845 |
NSW not releasing daily test numbers.
ASX200 at 7120 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.66% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.53% have had 2 dose & 39.83% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.79/ 90.86/42.17).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 29 consecutive days.
The world has passed 391 million cases of Covid-19,
Turkey has passed 12 million cases of Covid-19
Almost 20 million Australians are now double dosed with vaccines.
Victoria is set to resume some elective surgery in its public hospitals
The aged care sector continues to operate at crisis levels with no government action seen yet.
The NSW Premier is calling for the restart of the cruising industry.
Pacific nations are experiencing their first wave of Covid-19, and their systems are struggling.
There are record cases of Covid-19 in both Russia and the Ukraine, adding to the military standoff at the countries borders.
A text message sent by Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce when he was on the back bench last year has surfaced, where he calls the PM and “liar and hypocrite”
6 February 2022 Sunday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 393,554,762 | 5,751,829 | 10598 | 0.83 | 0.80 |
| 29 | Australia | 2728540 | 4201 | 45 | 0.86 | 0.64 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 112774 | 128 | 1 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 915929 | 2171 | 6 | 0.67 | 0.60 |
| (50) | NSW | 1137311 | 1564 | 28 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 17773 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 77,623,624 | 925,655 | 2033 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,184,623 | 502,008 | 865 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,473,273 | 631,869 | 1375 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,749,999 | 158,243 | 259 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 12,630,047 | 334,753 | 714 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,542,793 | 148,542 | 375 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,480,423 | 144,497 | 44 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,622,210 | 95,817 | 51 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 4139 | 2321 | 652 | 218 |
| Daily Deaths | 45 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| In ICU | 288 | 147 | 73 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4201 | 1564 | 2171 | 128 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 80798 | Daily New Cases | 22882 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7120 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.72% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.65% have had 2 dose & 42.86% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.86/ 91.00/44.09).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 30 consecutive days.
The world has passed 393 million cases of Covid-19,
The USA is accounting for 1 in 4 deaths due to Covid-19
New cases of Covid-19 are continuing to drop in Australia’s eastern states.
The WHO has issued a warning to all countries with high vaccination rates that they are not immune.
The Australian Electoral Commission has stated that the upcoming federal election will be the largest election ever held in Australia, with record numbers of voters eligible and a record number of Electoral Commission staff to work on the election.
Queensland had its deadliest day of the pandemic with 21 people losing their lives to Covid-19.
.Rouge Liberal MP George Christensen has been slammed for attending an Anti-vax rally in Canberra.
The Federal government has announced that Australia’s borders will open to tourists within weeks.
SA is moving away from RAT back to PCR testing as issues arise with the validity of the RAT results and an increased capacity in the states PCR system.
The Turkish President has tested positive to Covid-19.
50 Iranian MPs have tested positive to Covid-19 as the disease runs riot through the country.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s day in the post are number according to reports coming out of London.
7 February 2022 Monday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 395,658,159 | 5,757,131 | 5302 | 0.70 | 0.67 |
| 29 | Australia | 2751709 | 4248 | 47 | 0.77 | 0.63 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 114076 | 133 | 5 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 924204 | 2178 | 7 | 0.80 | 0.71 |
| (50) | NSW | 1144748 | 1578 | 14 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 17988 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 78,001,369 | 925,794 | 139 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,271,202 | 502,905 | 897 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,533,010 | 632,193 | 324 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,803,325 | 158,318 | 75 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 12,810,118 | 335,414 | 661 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,621,736 | 148,771 | 229 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,516,480 | 144,554 | 57 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,623,962 | 95,835 | 18 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3916 | 2099 | 638 | 224 |
| Daily Deaths | 47 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
| In ICU | 274 | 137 | 72 | 16 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4248 | 1578 | 2178 | 133 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 103793 | Daily New Cases | 22302 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7120 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.74% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.68% have had 2 dose & 43.36% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.88/ 91.04/44.63).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 31 consecutive days.
The world has passed 395 million cases of Covid-19,
The USA has had decreasing numbers of new Covid-19 infections for the last 12 days
Belarus had recorded its highest single day on the new Covid-19 new infections since the start of the pandemic with over 8200 new cases.
The number of new Covid-19 infections in Russia is now ten times as many as there were a month ago.
China has locked down another city, Baise, Guangxi, pop 3.7 million, as new cases of the Omicron Variant are found
Leading health experts in Australia are now saying a 4th Covid-19 vaccination is necessary
The Australian Federal Government has said it will remove the gst from RAT’s and make them tax deductable.
The Prime Minister of PNG has tested positive to Covid-19.
Reports are coming out of Hong Kong that its Zero Covid Policy is on the brink of collapse.
8 February 2022 Tuesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 397,806,674 | 5,767,115 | 9984 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| 29 | Australia | 2780440 | 4303 | 55 | 1.01 | 0.82 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 115419 | 137 | 4 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 933989 | 2198 | 20 | 0.96 | 0.87 |
| (50) | NSW | 1154133 | 1596 | 18 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 18253 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 78,248,857 | 928,136 | 2342 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,334,521 | 504,078 | 1173 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,605,137 | 632,720 | 527 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,866,632 | 158,363 | 45 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 12,982,023 | 336,023 | 609 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,663,338 | 149,097 | 326 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,542,601 | 144,636 | 82 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,625,190 | 96,021 | 186 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3801 | 2068 | 575 | 204 |
| Daily Deaths | 56 | 18 | 20 | 4 |
| In ICU | 271 | 132 | 72 | 15 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4303 | 1596 | 2198 | 137 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 101431 | Daily New Cases | 28202 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7110 down 0.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.75% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.70% have had 2 dose & 43.64% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.90/ 91.07/44.94).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 32 consecutive days.
The world has passed 397 million cases of Covid-19,
Afghanistan has reported its highest daily new case infection numbers since July last year.
Somalia has reported its highest daily number of Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, 1700 cases.
9 of the last 12 deaths in Queensland were aged care residents.
Hospitalisations and ICU admissions are falling across all of Central to eastern Australia
Victoria has expanded its educational use of RATs to include kindergartens and preschools.
The Defence Force is supplying personnel to assist with the struggling aged care sector.
NSW has recorded a spike in case numbers.
Anti-vax protesters in the UK have attacked the Opposition Leader
Protesters in Ottawa Canada continue to occupy the Capital, as a state of emergency is declared.
Hong Kong has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began.
Australian Parliament Covid-19 rules could stop Anti-Vax protesters from entering the building.
Reports are coming out that early reports of the rare blood clotting issues with the AstraZeneca vaccine were over reported and amplified beyond reason, possibly costing up to 40,000 lives.
9 February 2022 Wednesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 400,151,487 | 5,779,505 | 12390 | 0.86 | 0.78 |
| 29 | Australia | 2811484 | 4303 | 70 | 1.14 | 0.93 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 118448 | 137 | 2 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 943897 | 2216 | 18 | 1.05 | 0.90 |
| (50) | NSW | 1164346 | 1616 | 20 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 18503 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 78,463,702 | 931,098 | 2962 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,409,052 | 505,308 | 1230 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,776,620 | 633,810 | 1090 | ||
| 5 | UK | 17,932,803 | 158,677 | 314 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 13,147,666 | 336,721 | 698 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,765,767 | 149,512 | 415 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,580,093 | 144,719 | 83 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,626,014 | 96,289 | 268 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3588 | 1906 | 542 | 210 |
| Daily Deaths | 70 | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| In ICU | 274 | 132 | 71 | 18 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4373 | 1616 | 2219 | 139 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 100515 | Daily New Cases | 31064 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7186 up 1.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.78% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.76% have had 2 dose & 44.53% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.93/ 91.13/45.74).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 32 consecutive days.
The world has passed 400 million cases of Covid-19, the last 25 million in just 9 days, the last 50 million in 17 days and the last 100 million in 33 days.
Indonesia is recording its highest number of new Covid-19 infections since August last year,
Debate has began in Australia as to what constitutes full vaccination now, 2 or 3 doses? This is particularly relevant for tourists about to entre the country with Victoria set to mandate 3 doses to be fully vaccinated.
Truck drivers have blocked the busiest border crossing between the USA and Canada, they are protesting the vaccinate mandate in place to cross the border.
Reports in Adelaide indicate that traffic levels are beginning to get back to prepandemic levels.
Experts are saying the world will live with Omicron, but the future will look very different from its prepandemic state.
Italy and Spain are easing their mask mandates.
Evidence is emerging that hamsters can pass the Coronavirus to humans
Stresses levels continue to rise at the Russian Ukraine border
France Greece and Portugal are relaxing their Covid-19 travel restrictions.
10 February 2022 Thursday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 403,299,333 | 5,792,965 | 13460 | 1.18 | 1.08 |
| 29 | Australia | 2825529 | 4431 | 58 | 0.54 | 0.51 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 120087 | 146 | 7 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 953288 | 2235 | 19 | 1.03 | 0.88 |
| (50) | NSW | 1174476 | 1640 | 24 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 18837 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 78,732,553 | 934,403 | 3305 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,476,122 | 506,549 | 1241 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,955,434 | 635,074 | 1264 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,000,119 | 158,953 | 276 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 13,330,769 | 337,390 | 669 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,847,436 | 149,896 | 384 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,626,936 | 144,784 | 65 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,631,642 | 96,502 | 213 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3415 | 1795 | 543 | 206 |
| Daily Deaths | 70 | 24 | 16 | 7 |
| In ICU | 267 | 121 | 75 | 16 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4431 | 1640 | 2235 | 146 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 98164 | Daily New Cases | 29451 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7268 up 1.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.81% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.81% have had 2 dose & 45.45% have had 3 doses. (SA 93.96/ 91.19/46.54).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 33 consecutive days.
The world has passed 403 million cases of Covid-19.
France has passed 21 million cases of Civd-19
The USA now accounts for 1 in 4 deaths world wide due to Covid-19
Australian scientists are investigating if the Covid-19 vaccines should be delivered via a nasal spray rather than an injection
The UK looks like it will end the requirement of people who test positive to Covid-19 to isolate.
The Australian TGA has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine as a booster
Queensland has recorded its highest number of deaths due to Covid-19 in a single day
NZ Police have clashed with anti-vaxer protesters in an eviction operation in Wellington inspired by the protests in Canda.
Sweden is removing almost all Covid-19 restrictions despite pleas from scientists.
11 February 2022 Friday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 405,531,753 | 5,802,554 | 9589 | 0.89 | 0.79 |
| 29 | Australia | 2854123 | 4479 | 48 | 1.13 | 1.04 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 121532 | 148 | 2 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 961809 | 2248 | 13 | 0.98 | 0.83 |
| (50) | NSW | 1183196 | 1659 | 19 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 19313 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 78,897,070 | 937,315 | 2912 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,478,060 | 506,549 | 0 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 26,960,153 | 635,189 | 115 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,000,119 | 158,953 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 13,527,845 | 338,091 | 701 | ||
| 8 | Italy | 11,923,631 | 150,221 | 325 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,667,554 | 144,858 | 74 | ||
| 19 | Sth Africa | 3,634,811 | 96,705 | 203 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3298 | 1716 | 553 | 210 |
| Daily Deaths | 48 | 19 | 13 | 2 |
| In ICU | 258 | 82 | 75 | 16 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4479 | 1659 | 2248 | 148 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 95942 | Daily New Cases | 25934 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7288 up 0.3% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.84% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.87% have had 2 dose & 46.34% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.00/ 91.26/47.34).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 34 consecutive days.
The world has passed 405 million cases of Covid-19.
Norway is reporting new pandemic daily Covid-19 infections records each day at the moment
The USA now accounts for 1 in every 11 new Covid-19 infections globally.
The Australian National Cabinet has decided not to impose a 3rd vaccine mandate on tourists entering the country.
The Australian National Cabinet has decided that Australia should move to Phase D of the Covid-19 Roadmap.
Prince Charles is isolating after testing positive to Covid-19 for the second time.
South Australia has began unwinding its Covid-19 restrictions, with gathering limits and other restrictions easing
ATAGI has said we should move away from the notion of Fully Vaccinated, to a position of Up to Date with the current recommended vaccination status.
Tasmania has decided to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
In 2020-2021 around 30,000 Australians were issued Covid-19 related fines.
There is now an oversupply of RATs, but shops cant afford to sell them at discounts because of the price they paid for them.
In Australia, a baby has been born with Covid-19 it caught from its mother.
The Australian Federal Government is moving to ready Australia for a winter of possible Flu-Rona infections
The WHO has said that Africa is transitioning out of the pandemic phase of Covid-19
States across America are easing Covid-19 restrictions.
12 February 2022 Saturday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 408,039,482 | 5,814,851 | 12297 | 1.03 | 0.90 |
| 29 | Australia | 2878196 | 4544 | 65 | 0.97 | 0.92 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 123208 | 149 | 1 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 969033 | 2266 | 18 | 0.84 | 0.73 |
| (50) | NSW | 1191283 | 1691 | 32 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 19777 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,104,933 | 940,578 | 3263 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,536,137 | 507,208 | 659 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,125,512 | 636,111 | 922 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,220,515 | 159,351 | 398 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 13,731,794 | 338,813 | 722 | ||
| 9 | Italy | 11,991,109 | 150,555 | 334 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,708,043 | 144,958 | 100 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,637,673 | 96,851 | 146 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3138 | 1662 | 487 | 213 |
| Daily Deaths | 65 | 19 | 13 | 1 |
| In ICU | 269 | 116 | 79 | 17 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4544 | 1691 | 2266 | 149 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 95193 | Daily New Cases | 22706 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7217 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.84% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.87% have had 2 dose & 46.34% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.00/ 91.26/47.34).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 35 consecutive days.
The world has passed 408 million cases of Covid-19.
Germany has overtaken Italy into 8th place on the Covid-19 case numbers leader board.
Japan has overtaken South Africa into 19th place on the Covid-19 case numbers leader board.
WA has recorded its second death due to a locally acquired case of Covid-19 as the state records 51 new cases.
Hotel quarantine in Victoria will soon as end as a 250 bed purpose built facility opens in the suburb of Mickleham, north west of Melbourne.
Omicron has been detected in New York’s deer population.
The FDA in America has delayed any approval of Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5.
So called “Freedom Convoys” are heading towards Paris as the protests in France escalate.
Belgium is easing its restriction further, with nightclubs reopening and mask mandates reducing
13 February 2022 Sunday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 410,674,556 | 5,828,531 | 13680 | 1.08 | 0.96 |
| 29 | Australia | 2901923 | 4593 | 49 | 0.96 | 0.90 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 124424 | 151 | 2 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 976256 | 2284 | 18 | 0.84 | 0.75 |
| (50) | NSW | 1197772 | 1713 | 22 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 19777 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,293,924 | 942,944 | 2366 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,614,910 | 508,269 | 1061 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,425,743 | 638,124 | 2013 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,266,015 | 159,518 | 167 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 13,935,560 | 339,542 | 729 | ||
| 9 | Italy | 12,053,330 | 150,824 | 269 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,763,252 | 145,065 | 107 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,641,811 | 96993 | 96993 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3010 | 1614 | 465 | 211 |
| Daily Deaths | 47 | 22 | 18 | 2 |
| In ICU | 223 | 93 | 62 | 17 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4593 | 1713 | 2284 | 151 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 91159 | Daily New Cases | 24039 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7217 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.91% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.99% have had 2 dose & 46.46% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.07/ 91.41/49.29).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 35 consecutive days.
The world has passed 410 million cases of Covid-19.
NSW Covid-19 case number are dropping significantly.
In NZ police have used Barry Manilow music played very loudly to disperse protesters.
The UK has lifted all testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers.
WA has recorded its second death from a local infection of Covid-19
Anti-vax protesters in Canberra have been given until midnight tonight to disperse or police will take action.
Covid=19 protests inspired by the Ottawa protests in Canada are evolving around the world.
Queensland has recorded more cases than either NSW or Victoria.
China has taken steps to provisionally approve the pill form treatment developed by Pfizer
There are fears that Hong Kong may run out of food as its truck drivers are hit hard by Covid-19.
14 February 2022 Monday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 412,307,437 | 5,834,791 | 6260 | 0.69 | 0.61 |
| 29 | Australia | 2921718 | 4618 | 25 | 0.82 | 0.73 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 125570 | 154 | 3 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 983360 | 2286 | 2 | 0.84 | 0.76 |
| (50) | NSW | 1203956 | 1727 | 14 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 21573 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,325,576 | 943,411 | 467 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,665,534 | 509,043 | 774 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,483,031 | 638,449 | 325 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,306,859 | 159,570 | 52 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 14,133,509 | 340,248 | 706 | ||
| 9 | Italy | 12,105,675 | 151,015 | 191 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4807778 | 145176 | 111 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3641811 | 96993 | 0 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 3069 | 1649 | 465 | 214 |
| Daily Deaths | 25 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| In ICU | 231 | 100 | 66 | 18 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4618 | 1727 | 2286 | 154 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 90350 | Daily New Cases | 19680 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7217 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.91% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 93.99% have had 2 dose & 46.46% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.07/ 91.41/49.29).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 36 consecutive days.
The world has passed 412 million cases of Covid-19.
The USA now accounts for 1 in 12 new Covid-19 daily infections.
Vietnam has passed 2,500,000 Covid-19 cases
NSW nurses are set to strike tomorrow in a bid for better pay and staff ratios.
It has been revealed that the federal government has spent over $500k on Airbnb for staff quarantine.
Ukraine is making last ditch efforts to try and hold off an invasion by Russia
Victoria’s Code Brown will be lifted tomorrow as Covid-19 cases continue to decline.
International flights have resumed into the Gold Coats after a 2 year break.
Police in Ottawa Canada have began arresting the remaining protesters in the city.
In SA all school students returned to their classrooms today.
Christmas Day is being labelled a day the caused a lot of deaths in Australia as statics reveal a correlation of Covid-19 cases and the day.
The Cook Islands are fearing they have their first Covid-19 case but just don’t know it yet.
NZ is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases far in excess of what they expected.
Hong Kong is being overrun with Covid-19 cases.
French anti-vaxers are buying fake Covid Passports on line.
The UK has delayed plans to immunise children in the 5-11 age group
15 February 2022 Tuesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 413,903,927 | 5,844,546 | 9755 | 0.69 | 0.60 |
| 29 | Australia | 2945496 | 4664 | 46 | 1.01 | 0.91 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 126708 | 154 | 0 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 991522 | 2306 | 20 | 0.99 | 0.89 |
| (50) | NSW | 1212157 | 1743 | 16 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 22328 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,510,656 | 946,102 | 2691 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,690,794 | 509,388 | 345 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,541,131 | 638,913 | 464 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,348,029 | 159,605 | 35 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 14,313,965 | 340,931 | 683 | ||
| 9 | Italy | 12,134,451 | 151,296 | 281 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,844,279 | 145,321 | 145 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,642,905 | 97,250 | 257 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2957 | 1583 | 441 | 219 |
| Daily Deaths | 46 | 16 | 20 | 0 |
| In ICU | 222 | 96 | 67 | 18 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4664 | 1743 | 2306 | 154 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 88845 | Daily New Cases | 23817 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7243 up 0.4% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.92% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.01% have had 2 dose & 48.66% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.08/ 91.43/49.49).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 37 consecutive days.
The world has passed 413 million cases of Covid-19.
The USA now accounts for 1 in 5 deaths due to Covid-19
New data coming out in Australia is showing the nations mortality rate dropped as a percentage of population in 2020 and 2021.
NSW nurses are striking today in protest of their working conditions and pay.
.Five Victorian LNP Parliamentarians have been fined for not wearing masks inside the Victorian State Parliament buildings last week.
Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau has invoked emergency powers to clear protesters in Ottawa city
Meanwhile in Europe, Belgium Police have prevented a French Protest “Freedom Convoy” from entering Brussels
The Canadian protest “Freedom Convoy” looks to have sparked a copycat in the USA with a convoy expected to converge on Washington DC
The UK has experienced a 30% drop in Covid-19 cases in the last week with the death rate also falling.
16 February 2022 Wednesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 415,638,745 | 5,853,620 | 9074 | 0.78 | 0.70 |
| 29 | Australia | 2952760 | 4733 | 69 | 1.18 | 1.08 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 128503 | 162 | 8 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 999671 | 2324 | 18 | 1.02 | 0.93 |
| (50) | NSW | 1222620 | 1770 | 27 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 22509 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,576,625 | 947,895 | 1793 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,721,845 | 509,903 | 515 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,659,052 | 639,689 | 776 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,393,951 | 159,839 | 234 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 14,480,596 | 341,635 | 704 | ||
| 9 | Italy | 12,205,474 | 151,684 | 388 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,901,328 | 145,455 | 134 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,645,269 | 97,431 | 181 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2737 | 1478 | 397 | 227 |
| Daily Deaths | 64 | 27 | 18 | 4 |
| In ICU | 223 | 92 | 68 | 19 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4733 | 1770 | 2324 | 162 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | Total | 84785 | Daily New Cases | 29229 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7243 down 0.5% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.94% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.05% have had 2 dose & 49.36% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.11/ 91.49/50.09).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 38 consecutive days.
The world has passed 415 million cases of Covid-19.
Hong Kong has passed 25,000 reported case of Covid-19
Russia now leads the world with new daily infections, accounting for 1 in 12 new Covid-19 cases.
A Russian attack into Ukraine is still imminent.
The South Australian and Federal Electoral Commissions are preparing for ways to allow people restricted due to Covid-19 to be able to vote in the upcoming elections.
Reports coming out of the UK indicate that Long Covid is less prevalent in those who are fully vaccinated.
Tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has stated he will now get vaccinated for the sake of being able to play in major tournaments that have vaccine mandates in place.
17 February 2022 Thursday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 417,816,915 | 5,866,127 | 12507 | 1.05 | 0.92 |
| 29 | Australia | 2967316 | 4797 | 64 | 1.18 | 1.08 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 129943 | 164 | 2 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 974979 | 2333 | 9 | 1.02 | 0.93 |
| (50) | NSW | 1232456 | 1784 | 14 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 22509 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,727,604 | 951,290 | 3395 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,752,542 | 510,441 | 538 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,806,786 | 640,774 | 1085 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,447,706 | 160,038 | 199 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 14,659,880 | 342,383 | 748 | ||
| 9 | Italy | 12,265,343 | 151,962 | 278 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 4,966,046 | 145,622 | 167 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,648,968 | 97,520 | 89 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2677 | 1447 | 401 | 221 |
| Daily Deaths | 65 | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| In ICU | 224 | 92 | 78 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4797 | 1784 | 2333 | 162 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 84785 | Daily New Cases | 28052 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7284 up 1.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.97% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.09% have had 2 dose & 50.04% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.14/ 91.54/50.74).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 39 consecutive days.
The world has passed 417 million cases of Covid-19.
Reports out of Hong Kong say some hospitals are treating patients outside due to overcrowding brought on by Omicron.
Victoria is easing some of its last restrictions as the state opens up even more.
Jetstar has cancelled flights to WA over border uncertainty, and WA Premier backs his stance saying it is the “right thing to do” for WA
Germany and Switzerland are reducing the levels of Covid-19 restrictions.
Texas is suing the US Federal Government over the mandatory requirement to wear masks on airplanes.
Despite high case numbers more countries across Europe are easing their Covid-19 restrictions.
Large music festivals in the USA, Coachella and Stagecoach are both lifting all Covid-19 restrictions.
18 February 2022 Friday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 420,165,628 | 5,881,128 | 15001 | 1.12 | 1.02 |
| 29 | Australia | 2992940 | 4834 | 37 | 1.29 | 1.14 |
| (118) | Sth Aust | 131612 | 164 | 0 | ||
| (58) | Victoria | 981724 | 2347 | 14 | 1.06 | 0.90 |
| (50) | NSW | 1241579 | 1799 | 15 | ||
| 173 | NZ | 23509 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,915,734 | 955,497 | 4207 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,779,022 | 510,937 | 496 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,941,476 | 641,997 | 1223 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,499,058 | 160,221 | 183 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 14,840,502 | 343,173 | 790 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,323,398 | 152,282 | 320 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 10,778,607 | 145828 | 206 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 5,030,002 | 97955 | 435 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2528 | 1381 | 379 | 177 |
| Daily Deaths | 36 | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| In ICU | 208 | 92 | 64 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4834 | 1799 | 2347 | 164 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 84785 | Daily New Cases | 25865 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7296 up 0.2% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.97% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.09% have had 2 dose & 50.04% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.14/ 91.54/50.74).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 40 consecutive days.
The world has passed 420 million cases of Covid-19.
France has passed million cases of Covid-19
The USA leads the world accounting for 1 in 5 deaths due to Covid-19
Myanmar has recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases since September 2021
Western Australia is set to open its borders to triple vaccinated people from 3 March 2022, you must do a RAT within 24hrs of arriving in the state.
NSW is easing a large number of restrictions as of midnight tonight. Work from Home orders will be vacated, there will be no more capacity limits on venues, check-in requirements will be limited to venues holding more than 1000 people., masks will only be mandatory in designated high risk venues, and many more liftings of restrictions.
Victoria will be easing more restrictions as of tomorrow, but not as liberal in the easing as NSW.
WA has recorded its highest ever Covid-19 cases with 202 new cases recorded in a single day.
Hong Kong is losing its battle against Omicron Covid-19.
19 February 2022 Saturday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 421,641,955 | 5,888,344 | 7216 | 0.76 | 0.68 |
| 29 | Australia | 3014684 | 4834 | 0 | 1.12 | 0.98 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 131612 | 166 | 2 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 987856 | 2367 | 20 | 0.99 | 0.83 |
| (50) | NSW | 1249104 | 1811 | 12 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 23935 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 79,972,426 | 956,893 | 1396 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,780,235 | 510,937 | 0 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 27,941,476 | 641,997 | 0 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,546,205 | 160,379 | 158 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 15,020,573 | 343,957 | 784 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,377,098 | 152,596 | 314 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,089,637 | 146,044 | 216 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,654,824 | 98,298 | 343 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2467 | 1297 | 365 | 182 |
| Daily Deaths | 45 | 12 | 20 | 2 |
| In ICU | 190 | 81 | 55 | 12 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4880 | 1811 | 2367 | 166 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 84012 | Daily New Cases | 22187 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7221 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.97% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.09% have had 2 dose & 50.04% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.14/ 91.54/50.74).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 40 consecutive days.
The world has passed 421 million cases of Covid-19.
Russia has passed 15 million cases of Covid-19
Australia has passed 3 million cases of Covid-19, the last million in 31 days
Russia leads the world for daily new infections of Covid-19, accounting for 1 in 11 new cases.
In the first 6 weeks of 2022 over 700 people have died in Australian Aged Care Facilities of Covid-19
A study in the USA has found that Covid-19 infections increase the risk of mental health disorders
South Korea has reported more than 100,000 new cases of Covid-19 in a day for the first time.
Six African nations have begun making mRNA vaccines under a WHO scheme.
A clerk in Las Vegas USA shot a customer who refused to wear a mask and then shot and killed themselves, the customer survived.
South Australia’s CMO has said it is time for us to open up and reduce restrictions.
The South Australia state elections officially commence today.
20 February 2022 Sunday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 423,440,540 | 5,899,273 | 10929 | 0.99 | 0.84 |
| 29 | Australia | 3032081 | 4913 | 79 | 0.94 | 0.80 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 134152 | 166 | 2 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 992592 | 2376 | 9 | 0.81 | 0.65 |
| (50) | NSW | 1254643 | 1832 | 21 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 31087 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,042,379 | 958,627 | 1734 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,820,993 | 511,935 | 998 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,167,587 | 643,880 | 1883 | ||
| 5 | UK | 22,227,826 | 136,594 | -23785 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 18,580,216 | 160,507 | -183450 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,427,773 | 152,848 | 252 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 10,809,222 | 146202 | 158 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,657,091 | 98,617 | 47904 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2387 | 1280 | 358 | 190 |
| Daily Deaths | 33 | 21 | 9 | 0 |
| In ICU | 184 | 77 | 51 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4913 | 1832 | 2376 | 166 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 84205 | Daily New Cases | 17722 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7221 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 95.97% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.09% have had 2 dose & 50.04% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.14/ 91.54/50.74).
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 41 consecutive days.
The world has passed 421 million cases of Covid-19.
The USA leads the world on daily deaths due to Covid-19 accounting for 1 in 5 new deaths.
The average number of new daily infection is Peru is now at 79% of its pandemic peak with just over 39500 new cases reported over the last 3 weeks.
New infections in PNG are at a 3 month high.
Canadian Police using pepper spray and stun grenades, have started arresting the last of the protesters in Ottawa
Victoria’s purpose-built quarantine facility is almost ready to open.
Experts in the UK are calling its decision to end Covid-19 Self Isolation as unwise.
The USA FDA is considering authorising a second (4th Jab) Pfizer vaccination booster.
A Chinese Warship has reportedly shown a laser into the cockpit of an Australia RAAF plane, with strong verbal rebukes coming out of Canberra denouncing the action.
Scientists are warning that a Sub-Variant of Omicron is spreading around the world. So far it has been detected in 70 countries, mainly Africa and Asia. It is said to be more infectious but with similar symptoms to Omicron. Early research is showing that the Omicron variants are not retarded by current Omicron antibodies.
21 February 2022 Monday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 424,725,372 | 5,905,100 | 5827 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| 29 | Australia | 3049564 | 4929 | 16 | 0.96 | 0.82 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 135448 | 166 | 0 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 998035 | 2379 | 3 | 0.97 | 0.77 |
| (50) | NSW | 1259559 | 1839 | 7 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 33317 | 53 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,080,030 | 959,264 | 637 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,837,960 | 512,141 | 206 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,208,212 | 644,286 | 406 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,605,752 | 160,581 | 23987 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 15,370,419 | 345,500 | 184993 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,469,975 | 152,989 | 141 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,197,505 | 146,365 | 163 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,658,547 | 98,667 | 50 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2412 | 1288 | 361 | 190 |
| Daily Deaths | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| In ICU | 179 | 74 | 49 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4929 | 1839 | 2379 | 166 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 46574 | Daily New Cases | 24708 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7221 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.10% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.20% have had 2 dose & 52.50% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.30/ 91.73/53.10). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 42 consecutive days.
The world has passed 424 million cases of Covid-19.
Indonesia is now reporting a pandemic high of over 55,000 new Covid-19 cases a day
Concern is being raised in Australia over the decline in the vaccination rate of primary school children
International tourists begin flying into Australia from today., the first time in 700 days.
Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive to Covid-19, and there are fears that Covid-19 has spread throughout Windsor Castle.
Covid-19 positive people in the UK will no longer have to legally isolate from today.
AS Australia’s international borders reopen, WA is imposing new restrictions on density at venues across the state.
Medical experts around the world are warning of complacency as the world appears to be coming out of the pandemic, or the latest wave of the pandemic.
22 February 2022 Tuesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 426,047,805 | 5,906,967 | 1867 | 0.76 | 0.66 |
| 29 | Australia | 3074272 | 4965 | 36 | 1.34 | 1.18 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 137087 | 169 | 3 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1004677 | 2393 | 14 | 1.23 | 0.97 |
| (50) | NSW | 1268255 | 1853 | 14 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 36162 | 56 | 3 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,116,061 | 959,602 | 338 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,838,524 | 512,141 | 0 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,208,212 | 644,362 | 76 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,654,572 | 160,610 | 29 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 15,522,756 | 346,235 | 735 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,494,459 | 153,190 | 201 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,231,923 | 146,541 | 176 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,659,698 | 98,804 | 137 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2415 | 1293 | 345 | 205 |
| Daily Deaths | 36 | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| In ICU | 171 | 71 | 48 | 12 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4965 | 1853 | 2393 | 169 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 46574 | Daily New Cases | 17736 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7233 up 0.2% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.1% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.2% have had 2 dose & 53.1% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.3/ 91.8/53.7). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 43 consecutive days.
The world has passed 426 million cases of Covid-19.
South Korea has passed 2 million case of Covid-19
Russia continues to lead the world account for 1 in 10 new daily infections of Covid-19
Hong Kong has reached a pandemic high of daily new infections above 5000
Victoria is scrapping its work from home advisory and is ending its mask mandate in many areas of society.
In the UK, PM Boris Johnson has scrapped all remaining Covid-19 restrictions and free mass testing to end in April
In Australia, the AHPPC (the prime Covid advisory committee) is contemplating removing the requirement for asymptomatic household members of a positive Covidf-19 case to isolate.
WA has recorded 213 new cases of Covid-19 as fears rise about outbreaks in venerable outback communities.
Health care workers in the Solomon Island are relating stories of the devastation of Covid-19 on the small island nation, “People are dying on the floor”
Victoria has passed 1 million cases of Covid-19, the equivalent of more than 1 in 7 of Victoria’s population has had Covid-19
23 February 2022 Wednesday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 427,520,689 | 5,915,881 | 8914 | 0.87 | 075 |
| 29 | Australia | 3101281 | 5025 | 60 | 1.32 | 1.30 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 139136 | 169 | 0 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1011358 | 2409 | 16 | 1.29 | 1.01 |
| (50) | NSW | 1277082 | 1859 | 6 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 39345 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,175,690 | 961,628 | 2026 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,851,929 | 512,371 | 230 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,250,591 | 644,695 | 333 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,695,449 | 160,815 | 205 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 15,657,928 | 347,031 | 796 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,554,596 | 153,512 | 322 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,289,414 | 146,798 | 257 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,662,032 | 98,868 | 64 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2322 | 1246 | 345 | 192 |
| Daily Deaths | 36 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
| In ICU | 172 | 69 | 48 | 14 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 4965 | 1859 | 2409 | 169 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 96565 | Daily New Cases | 27413 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7161 down 1.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.12% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.28% have had 2 dose & 53.06% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.32/ 91.79/53.69). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 44 consecutive days.
The world has passed 427 million cases of Covid-19.
Germany leads the world with daily new infections of Covid-19 now accounting for 1 in 10 cases.
Russia has annexed 2 pro Russian provinces of the Ukraine and is threatening further incursions.
Hong Kong has ordered mandatory Covid-19 testing of all its population.
Queens land will scrap most of its Covid-19 social distancing, density and mask rules from 4 March.
WA has recorded a spike in Covid-19 cases with 258 new cases reported.
Covid-19 cases in NSW almost doubled overnight yesterday
There have been violent scenes at a protest in Wellington NZ as a car was driven into police.
Victoria moves to “essentially” no Covid-19 rules from midnight Friday.
The Australian travel industry is saying Covid-19 has wiped out over 20 years of growth in the sector.
24 February 2022 Thursday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 429,781,998 | 5,935,581 | 19700 | 1.32 | 1.20 |
| 29 | Australia | 3126872 | 5068 | 43 | 1.12 | 1.19 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 141055 | 172 | 3 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1018073 | 2426 | 17 | 1.09 | 1.05 |
| (50) | NSW | 1285301 | 1871 | 12 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 45473 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,366,697 | 966,393 | 4765 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,880,507 | 512,954 | 583 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,485,502 | 646,490 | 1795 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,734,683 | 160,979 | 164 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 15,795,570 | 347,816 | 785 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,603,758 | 153,764 | 252 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,350,902 | 147,025 | 227 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,665,149 | 98,978 | 110 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2068 | 1211 | 322 | 142 |
| Daily Deaths | 42 | 12 | 16 | 3 |
| In ICU | 157 | 59 | 43 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 5068 | 1871 | 2426 | 172 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 97108 | Daily New Cases | 25703 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 7205 up 0.6% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.16% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.32% have had 2 dose & 53.60% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.38/ 91.85/54.20). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 45 consecutive days.
The world has passed 429 million cases of Covid-19.
Russia has declared a no fly zone over parts of Ukraine.
WA case number more than doubled over night to 643 new cases of Covid-19
WA’s largest remote indigenous village is in lockdown after numerous cases of Covid-19 were detected there.
Iceland, Poland and Slovakia are set to end most of their Covid-19 restrictions
The USA CDC has changed its guidance and is now recommending longer periods between vaccines.
In the USA a convoy of Truckers is assembling to embark on a cross country protest against Covid-19 restrictions and mandates.
25 February 2022 Friday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 431,591,831 | 5,945,781 | 10200 | 1.11 | 0.97 |
| 29 | Australia | 3150763 | 5095 | 27 | 1.06 | 1.13 |
| (95) | Sth Aust | 142901 | 174 | 2 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1024552 | 2437 | 11 | 1..06 | 1.04 |
| (50) | NSW | 1292781 | 1877 | 6 | ||
| 163 | NZ | 57497 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,422,735 | 968,793 | 2400 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,893,585 | 513,258 | 304 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,578,647 | 647,390 | 900 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,773,164 | 161,104 | 125 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 15,928,568 | 348,578 | 762 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,651,251 | 154,013 | 249 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,408,328 | 147,342 | 317 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,667,560 | 99,018 | 40 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2079 | 1144 | 301 | 112 |
| Daily Deaths | 27 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| In ICU | 157 | 64 | 38 | 13 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 5095 | 1877 | 2437 | 174 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 84824 | Daily New Cases | 23984 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 6990 down 3.0% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.19% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.35% have had 2 dose & 54.10% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.45/ 91.90/54.72). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 46 consecutive days.
The world has passed 431 million cases of Covid-19.
Russia has invaded Ukraine and looks set to take control of the country in a matter of days. The invasion was pre-empted by a massive cyber attack on critical military, power and communications infrastructure
The western world has responded by imposing increasing sanctions on Russia, Russian enterprises, Russian Oligarchs and Russian Government and Military leaders
USA President Biden has said be believes this is the first step in a push by Russian President Putin to reunite the old Soviet Union.
Germany continues to lead the world with daily new infections of Covid-19 now accounting for 1 in 10 cases
Masks are no longer required to be worn in most places in NSW
SA will ease its Covid-19 restrictions at midnight Saturday
Iceland is removing all its remaining Covid-19 restrictions
In the UK all Covid-19 isolation rules have been ended.
Clive Palmer has been released from hospital after being rushed to hospital by ambulance as his wife and himself displayed Covid-19 symptoms.
26 February 2022 Saturday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 433,164,790 | 5,954,333 | 8552 | 0.96 | 0.88 |
| 29 | Australia | 3173512 | 5131 | 36 | 1.00 | 1.08 |
| (113) | Sth Aust | 144789 | 174 | 0 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1030271 | 2452 | 15 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| (49) | NSW | 12999750 | 1888 | 11 | ||
| 139 | NZ | 71122 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,477,213 | 970,862 | 2069 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,904,744 | 513,512 | 254 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,670,242 | 648,160 | 770 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,804,765 | 161,224 | 120 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 16,052,028 | 349,365 | 787 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,693,320 | 154,206 | 193 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 10,977,524 | 147586 | 244 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 5,457,775 | 99145 | 127 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2025 | 1230 | 281 | 109 |
| Daily Deaths | 34 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
| In ICU | 150 | 59 | 43 | 12 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 5131 | 1888 | 2452 | 174 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 56264 | Daily New Cases | 22424 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 6990 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.23% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.39% have had 2 dose & 54.60% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.50/ 91.95/54.72). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 47 consecutive days.
The world has passed 433 million cases of Covid-19.
Vietnam has passed 3,000,000 cases of Covid-19
The USA lead the world with daily new deaths due to Covid-19 now accounting for 1 in 5.
It appears that the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, may fall into Russian control within days if not sooner.
Victoria’s Covid-19 restrictions take a major reduction at midnight tonight.
Masks are no longer mandatory in most situations in NSW
WA recorded over 1000 new cases of Covid-19 in a single day for the first time, with 1043 new cases reported yesterday
A new patent free vaccine against Covid-19 is about to hit the market, Corbevax, a protein subunit vaccine.
Reports are coming out that the USA may begin reducing its mask mandates
An American study has found that eating disorders among teen girls doubled during the pandemic.
27 February 2022 Sunday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 434,482,559 | 5,962,134 | 7801 | 0.84 | 0.77 |
| 29 | Australia | 3191986 | 5159 | 28 | 0.40 | 0.42 |
| 0 | Sth Aust | 146341 | 176 | 2 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1035073 | 2469 | 17 | 0.79 | 0.81 |
| (49) | NSW | 1305734 | 1895 | 7 | ||
| 139 | NZ | 86138 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80,544,397 | 972,456 | 1594 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,915,512 | 513,756 | 244 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,744,050 | 648,913 | 753 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,804,765 | 161,224 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 16,175,023 | 350,158 | 793 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,732,680 | 154,416 | 210 | ||
| 17 | Indonesia | 5,504,418 | 147,844 | 258 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,671,991 | 99,191 | 46 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 1995 | 1146 | 274 | 114 |
| Daily Deaths | 34 | 7 | 17 | 2 |
| In ICU | 137 | 58 | 38 | 11 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 5159 | 1895 | 2469 | 176 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 58612 | Daily New Cases | 18670 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 6990 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.26% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.42% have had 2 dose & 55.10% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.55/ 92.00/55.70). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 47 consecutive days.
The world has passed 434 million cases of Covid-19.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, with reports saying the Ukrainian armed forces are significantly fighting back
Cayman Islands has reported new pandemic daily high infection rates above 11000 cases of Covid-19
South Australia has over 15,000 active cases of Cobid-19 today. (new and recent infections)
Newly released studies into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, co-authored by scientists in the US, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, the UK (Oxford, Edinburgh and Glasgow), Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium, nominate the Wuhan Wet Markets as the source of the pandemic, not a Chinese government laboratory.
Reports out of the UK say that the Government ignored its own health experts advice in several of its actions during the pandemic
28 February 2022 Monday
227 (223) countries and territories now have cases of Covid-19, 198 have reported deaths.
Micronesia was the last country to report its first Covid-19 case.
| Rank | Country | Total Cases | Total Deaths | New Deaths | GF 7d Av | GF 14d Av |
| WHO Data | WORLD | 435,631,834 | 5,967,021 | 4887 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| 29 | Australia | 3211078 | 5171 | 12 | 1.26 | 1.41 |
| 0 | Sth Aust | 147871 | 177 | 1 | ||
| (56) | Victoria | 1040797 | 2472 | 3 | 0.94 | 0.98 |
| (49) | NSW | 1311590 | 1901 | 6 | ||
| 139 | NZ | 100821 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 1 | USA | 80567757 | 973119 | 663 | ||
| 2 | India | 42,924130 | 513843 | 87 | ||
| 3 | Brazil | 28,768104 | 649195 | 282 | ||
| 5 | UK | 18,804765 | 161224 | 0 | ||
| 6 | Russia | 16,291116 | 350927 | 769 | ||
| 10 | Italy | 12,764558 | 154560 | 144 | ||
| 16 | Indonesia | 5539394 | 148073 | 229 | ||
| 20 | Sth Africa | 3,673257 | 99229 | 38 |
Data sources as per previous months. * Australia data now from covidlive.com.au
Victoria’s case number data appears to have changed.
Australian daily hospitalisation figures.
| Australia | NSW | Victoria | Sth Australia | |
| Daily Hospitalisations | 2001 | 1136 | 283 | 109 |
| Daily Deaths | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| In ICU | 136 | 55 | 42 | 10 |
| On Ventilator | ||||
| Total Deaths | 5171 | 1901 | 2472 | 177 |
| Daily Tests Carried Out | PCR Total | 51441 | Daily New Cases | 19108 |
Daily testing numbers now obtained from https://www.covid19data.com.au/
ASX200 at 6990 up 0.1% from the close from the previous close.
Australia has vaccinated 96.28% of its population aged 16 & over with at least 1 dose of a vaccine & 94.44% have had 2 dose & 55.36% have had 3 doses. (SA 94.58/ 92.03/56.00). These figures have not been updated for several days. Alternate source found
The world has again recorded more than 1 million new cases of Covid-19 for 49 consecutive days.
The world has passed 435 million cases of Covid-19.
Chile has passed 3,000,000 cases of Covid-19
Victoria’s cases of Covid-19 increase slightly as more workers return to offices across the state.
SE Queensland and Northern NSW have been experiencing record flooding for the last few days. Brisbane recorded over 610mm of rain in 3 days, the highest total since 1840.
NT is easing its restrictions as it pushes hard to increase booster shots.
Almost 500 million of USA President Bidens free RATs are still to be claimed.
The USA CDC is relaxing mask requirements for 70% of the USA population.
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