Caronavirus - COVID 19

[one-eyed]

VIC - 5611 new cases (PCR 1507; RAT 4104). 361 in hospital. 49 in ICU (11 on ventilators). 3 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 4916 new cases (PCR 1259; RAT 3657). 1288 in hospital. 74 in ICU (35 on ventilators). 7 deaths.

         

QLD - 4114 new cases (PCR 2588; RAT 1526). 401 in hospital. 37 in ICU (20? on ventilators). 6 deaths.

SA - 1184 new cases. 190 in hospital. 13 in ICU (4 on ventilators).

NT - 627 new cases (PCR 44; RAT 583). 123 in hospital. 3 in ICU.

TAS - 569 new cases. 10 in hospital. 2 in ICU.

ACT - 458 new cases (PCR 186; RAT 272). 37 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.

WA - 222 new local cases. 2 in hospital.

Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.5%
16+:  94.2%
12+:  93.3%

Booster:
Total: 42.0%
16+:  52.3%
12+:  49.3%

https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

[one-eyed]

VIC - 6786 new cases (PCR 1744; RAT 5042). 345 in hospital. 48 in ICU (8 on ventilators). 14 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 8752 new cases (PCR 2716; RAT 6036). 1293 in hospital. 71 in ICU (33 on ventilators). 14 deaths.

         

QLD - 5583 new cases (PCR 4039; RAT 1544). 394 in hospital. 34 in ICU (? on ventilators). 5 deaths.

SA - 1378 new cases. 205 in hospital. 12 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 3 deaths.

TAS - 820 new cases. 11 in hospital. 2 in ICU.

NT - 716 new cases (PCR 53; RAT 663). 123 in hospital. 3 in ICU. 1 death.

ACT - 583 new cases (PCR 274; RAT 309). 41 in hospital. 1 in ICU.

WA - 258 new local cases. 3 in hospital.

Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.5%
16+:  94.3%
12+:  93.4%

Booster:
Total: 42.6%
16+:  53.1%
12+:  50.0%

https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

[one-eyed]

Victoria's mask mandate is set for a massive overhaul from 11.59pm on Friday February 25, with masks no longer being required in most indoor settings, including offices.



https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-victoria-restrictions-update-mask-rules-to-ease-work-from-home-advisory-ends-on-friday/0673c06d-7a85-4c89-b7a5-f9ab0a73cd24?ocid=Social-9NewsM

[Damo]

Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever

[1965]

Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever

To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.

[Damo]

Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever

To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.

It says that masks are compulsory for grade 3 and above .. just wondering what makes grade 2 kids special

[one-eyed]

Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever

To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.

It says that masks are compulsory for grade 3 and above .. just wondering what makes grade 2 kids special

Chief Health Officer, Victoria twitter
@VictorianCHO

We've still got 7,000 cases a day, and children aged 5 to 11 currently have the lowest vaccination coverage. So this is a proportionate measure, for their protection and for ours. It won't be forever.
 
My primary school-aged kids have worked masks into their usual routine.

They may not always wear them perfectly every day (and some children can't wear them at all) but overall, this is going to put downward pressure on transmission.

https://twitter.com/VictorianCHO

Victoria's Chief Health Officer said it was his direct advice for children in grades three to six to keep their masks on in school.

Speaking to Virginia Trioli on Mornings, Brett Sutton said the rule would be reviewed at the end of the school term.

"Those kids have the lowest vaccination coverage, so it's for their direct protection... it won't be forever but it's the appropriate time to do it," he said.

Full interview here: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/mornings/brett-sutton/13766808

[one-eyed]

VIC - 6926 new cases (PCR 2422; RAT 4504). 319 in hospital. 48 in ICU (8 on ventilators). 17 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 8931 new cases (PCR 3270; RAT 5661). 1246 in hospital. 69 in ICU (29 on ventilators). 6 deaths.

         

QLD - 6301 new cases (PCR 3524; RAT 2777). 379 in hospital. 35 in ICU (? on ventilators). 37 deaths.

SA - 1958 new cases. 192 in hospital. 14 in ICU (3 on ventilators).

ACT - 946 new cases (PCR 376; RAT 570). 40 in hospital. 2 in ICU.

NT - 864 new cases. 131 in hospital. 4 in ICU.

TAS - 842 new cases. 10 in hospital. 2 in ICU.

WA - 643 new local cases. 5 in hospital.

Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.6%
16+:  94.3%
12+:  93.4%

Booster:
Total: 43.0%
16+:  53.6%
12+:  50.6%

https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

[Francois Jackson]

Ok , so grade 3 have to wear them but grade 2 doesn’t .. it all makes no sense whatsoever

To quote my favourite red headed politician. Please explain.

It says that masks are compulsory for grade 3 and above .. just wondering what makes grade 2 kids special

Do you really care mate trying to understand DA logic? Go to school pick up, or if you were at the tennis, and then ask yoursellf that question again. My kids have never worn a mask since day one and never will. Never had an issue with the rule as it has never affected us personally.

Damo this from the WHO

“The World Health Organisation does not advocate mandatory mask wearing for all children aged 6-11, citing concerns about the impact on learning and development”

[mightytiges]

The WHO is NOT against masks for 6-11 year olds. Geez what a surprise the HeraldSun is trying to portray it otherwise - NOT! 

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Should children wear a mask?

WHO advises that people always consult and abide by local authorities on recommended practices in their area.

An international and multidisciplinary expert group brought together by WHO reviewed evidence on COVID-19 disease and transmission in children and the limited available evidence on the use of masks by children.

Based on this and other factors such as childrens’ psychosocial needs and developmental milestones, WHO and UNICEF advise the following:

Children aged 5 years and under should not be required to wear masks. This is based on the safety and overall interest of the child and the capacity to appropriately use a mask with minimal assistance.

WHO and UNICEF advise that the decision to use masks for children aged 6-11 should be based on the following factors:

* Whether there is widespread transmission in the area where the child resides

* The ability of the child to safely and appropriately use a mask

* Access to masks, as well as laundering and replacement of masks in certain settings (such as schools and childcare services)

* Adequate adult supervision and instructions to the child on how to put on, take off and safely wear masks

* Potential impact of wearing a mask on learning and psychosocial development, in consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and/or medical providers

* Specific settings and interactions the child has with other people who are at high risk of developing serious illness, such as the elderly and those with other underlying health conditions

* WHO and UNICEF advise that children aged 12 and over should wear a mask under the same conditions as adults, in particular when they cannot guarantee at least a 1-metre distance from others and there is widespread transmission in the area.

More on the types of masks, how to choose them, and how to wear them is available here:  https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks 

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-children-and-masks-related-to-covid-19

[one-eyed]

VIC - 5852 new cases (PCR 1523; RAT 4329). 283 in hospital. 42 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 3 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 5856 new cases (PCR 1794; RAT 4062). 1136 in hospital. 55 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 6 deaths.

         

QLD - 3312 new cases (PCR 2485; RAT 827). 311 in hospital. 25 in ICU (? on ventilators). 1 death.

SA - 1358 new cases. 109 in hospital. 10 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.

WA - 1136 new local cases. 11 in hospital.

TAS - 734 new cases. 11 in hospital.

ACT - 464 new cases (PCR 234; RAT 230). 44 in hospital. 1 death.

NT - 392 new cases. 96 in hospital. 4 in ICU.





Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.7%
16+:  94.4%
12+:  93.6%

Booster:
Total: 44.4%
16+:  55.4%
12+:  52.2%



https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

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VIC - 6545 new cases (PCR 2233; RAT 4312). 245 in hospital. 28 in ICU (7 on ventilators). 26 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 9466 new cases (PCR 3416; RAT 6050). 1000 in hospital. 42 in ICU (18 on ventilators). 2 deaths.

         

QLD - 5446 new cases (PCR 2317; RAT 3129). 284 in hospital. 25 in ICU. 7 deaths.

SA - 2307 new cases. 104 in hospital. 9 in ICU (1 on ventilators). 5 deaths.

WA - 2137 new local cases. 21 in hospital.

TAS - 937 new cases. 14 in hospital. 2 in ICU.

ACT - 794 new cases (PCR 450; RAT 344). 35 in hospital. 2 in ICU.

NT - 660 new cases. 48 in hospital. 2 in ICU. 1 death.


Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 79.8%
16+:  94.5%
12+:  93.7%

Booster:
Total: 45.4%
16+:  56.6%
12+:  53.4%



https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

[one-eyed]

A rise in cases in some states due to the Omicron variant BA.2.


VIC - 6811 new cases (PCR 2504; RAT 4307). 185 in hospital. 27 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 10 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 14,034 new cases (PCR 5616; RAT 8418). 998 in hospital. 39 in ICU (15 on ventilators). 7 deaths.

         
         

WA - 5005 new local cases (PCR 2866; RAT 2139). 92 in hospital. 3 in ICU.

QLD - 4327 new cases (PCR 1497; RAT 2830). 250 in hospital. 16 in ICU. 8 deaths.

SA - 2503 new cases. 88 in hospital. 10 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 1 death.

TAS - 1129 new cases. 16 in hospital. 4 in ICU.

ACT - 791 new cases (PCR 456; RAT 335). 31 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 3 deaths.

NT - 273 new cases. 29 in hospital. 1 in ICU. 1 death.


Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 80.3%
16+:  94.7%
12+:  93.8%

Booster:
Total: 47.1%
16+:  58.7%
12+:  55.3%



https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

[one-eyed]

A further rise in cases and now a slight rise in hospital admissions due to the Omicron variant BA.2.


VIC - 9594 new cases (PCR 2216; RAT 7378). 256 in hospital. 24 in ICU (5 on ventilators). 7 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 20,960 new cases (PCR 5917; RAT 15,043). 1177 in hospital. 41 in ICU (13 on ventilators). 4 deaths.

         
         

QLD - 8881 new cases (PCR 1969; RAT 6912). 252 in hospital. 9 in ICU. 9 deaths.

WA - 7075 new local cases (PCR 2213; RAT 4862). 180 in hospital. 6 in ICU. 1 death.

SA - 3686 new cases. 165 in hospital. 11 in ICU (2 on ventilators). 4 deaths.

TAS - 1825 new cases. 25 in hospital. 1 death.

ACT - 1014 new cases. 38 in hospital. 3 in ICU (1 on a ventilator).

NT - 341 new cases. 14 in hospital. 1 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.


Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 81.5%
16+:  94.9%
12+:  94.0%

Booster:
Total: 48.6%
16+:  60.6%
12+:  57.2%



https://twitter.com/covidbaseau

[one-eyed]

Interestingly, Victoria now has the lowest case rate of any state/territory in Australia. The first time ever since COVID zero ended.

There has been a 2nd noticeable Omicron spike recently seen across all states/territories. Victoria has definitely been hit the lightest by this.

VIC - 10,424 new cases (PCR 3743; RAT 6681). 310 in hospital. 12 in ICU (3 on ventilators). 6 deaths.

         
         

NSW - 25,495 new cases (PCR 10,323; RAT 15,172). 1345 in hospital. 43 in ICU (16 on ventilators). 2 deaths.

         
         

QLD - 10,772 new cases (PCR 4038; RAT 6684). 403 in hospital. 14 in ICU. 3 deaths.

WA - 8731 new local cases (PCR 3645; RAT 5086). 211 in hospital. 7 in ICU. 2 deaths.

SA - 5134 new cases. 169 in hospital. 7 in ICU. 2 deaths.

TAS - 2108 new cases. 30 in hospital.

ACT - 1014 new cases. 46 in hospital. 2 in ICU (1 on a ventilator). 1 death.

NT - 526 new cases. 22 in hospital. 2 in ICU.


Fully vaccinated Oz population:
Total: 82.7%
16+:  95.2%
12+:  94.3%

Booster:
Total: 50.3%
16+:  62.6%
12+:  59.1%



https://twitter.com/covidbaseau