18-05-2020, 05:44 AM
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Global Cases 4,804,846Global Deaths 316,711
Australia
Cases 7,054
Deaths 99
Critical 12
Cases per Million 277
UK
Cases 243,695
Deaths 34,636
Critical 1,559
Cases per Million 3,592
USA
Cases 1,527,664
Deaths 90,978
Critical 16,355
Cases per Million 4,619
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Queensland
Queensland's border with New South Wales could remain closed until at least September, after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reiterated her intention to keep southerners at bay despite easing coronavirus restrictions.
Victoria
For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, South Australia no longer holds the top rank for the nation’s highest number of tests per capita.
Following a weeks-long testing push, Victoria has surged to the top spot, hitting a record high of more than 20,000 tests on May 15.
Victoria has consistently lagged other states and territories when it comes to coronavirus testing.
NSW
New South Wales health authorities say only one case of coronavirus has been identified in more than 10,000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.
Director of Health Protection Jeremy McAnulty said that person contracted the virus overseas and was staying in a quarantine hotel.
Of the 3,075 coronavirus cases in NSW, 370 were locally acquired from an unknown source and Dr McAnulty said one of those was still under investigation.
18-05-2020, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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I tried to some evidence to support your view but there's absolutely nothing about older people being unable to absorb vitamin D. I found this article though:Vitamin D
Our body makes most of our vitamin D in reaction to sunlight on our skin. It's also found in a small number of foods including oily fish, eggs, margarine, yoghurt and fortified breakfast cereals. However, people over the age of 65 are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D, especially when we’re not exposed to much sun.
The expert view
British Dietetic Association spokesperson Priya Tew says: 'It can be difficult in the UK to meet our vitamin D needs through sunlight and diet alone. For this reason, it's recommended that over-65s take a supplement of vitamin D of 10 micrograms per day. Try to get out in the sun for 10-15 minutes a day without sunscreen, too.'
You can buy vitamin D supplements at most pharmacies and supermarkets, but be sure not to take more than 25 micrograms per day, as it could be harmful. Also, while some sunlight is beneficial, remember to cover up or protect your skin if you’re out in the sun for long periods.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information...older-people/#
It we can all accept this as an expert opinion which actually recommends that older people take a vitamin D supplement.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52371688
19-05-2020, 06:42 AM
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Global Cases 4,894,254Global Deaths 320,186
Australia
Cases 7,068
Deaths 99
Critical 11
Cases per Million 278
UK
Cases 246,406
Deaths 34,796
Critical 1,559
Cases per Million 3,632
USA
Cases 1,550,294
Deaths 91,981
Critical 16,868
Cases per Million 4,687
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
SA has no active cases of Covid19
In a surprise move NSW schools to return to normal classes on Monday
20-05-2020, 05:34 AM
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Global Cases 4,988,994Global Deaths 324,958
Australia
Cases 7,079
Deaths 100
Critical 9
Cases per Million 278
UK
Cases 248,818
Deaths 35,341
Critical 1,559
Cases per Million 3,667
USA
Cases 1,570,583
Deaths 93,533
Critical 17,249
Cases per Million 4,748
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has encouraged people interstate to book a holiday in NSW, after announcing coronavirus travel restrictions would be scrapped from June 1.
Cultural institutions like museums, art galleries and libraries will also be allowed to open from the same date.
20-05-2020, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce
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Global Cases 4,988,994Global Deaths 324,958
Australia
Cases 7,079
Deaths 100
Critical 9
Cases per Million 278
UK
Cases 248,818
Deaths 35,341
Critical 1,559
Cases per Million 3,667
USA
Cases 1,570,583
Deaths 93,533
Critical 17,249
Cases per Million 4,748
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
See how much lower are the cases per million of Covid-19 in Australia compared to our backward country.
How wonderful the Australians must be.
20-05-2020, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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World shaking news Brucy!We've all been waiting breathlessly to hear that!!
Donkeyman! 😀😀😀
Originally Posted by JBR
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Ooh look!See how much lower are the cases per million of Covid-19 in Australia compared to our backward country.
How wonderful the Australians must be.
New Zealand
Cases 1,503
Deaths 21
Critical 1
Cases per Million 312
20-05-2020, 03:52 PM
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Maybe this news item explains why Australia has done so much better than the UK in regard to the COVID-19 virus. The comments regarding the expected drop in property prices are rather worrying though. It remains to be seen how the UK might eventually be affected by any drop in our property prices, it could be equally disastrous:"Commonwealth Bank of Australia said its base case is for an 11% fall in home prices, though in a prolonged downturn a cumulative 32% slump is possible. National Australia Bank Ltd. said in a severe downturn, prices could plummet 21% this year."
https://uk.yahoo.com/finance/news/au...190000884.html
20-05-2020, 09:55 PM
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How does that work with Brazil though OGF? I think it's more down to population density and in Oz they generally have more social distancing because it's so darn big. 25m people over how many miles? Whereas Brazil has 209m and a lack of social distancing. It's pretty warm there now but their deaths are rising sharply. Even Brazil's coldest months are like our Summer. 25 people per sq km vs 3 in Oz. Sidney has a pop density of 407 per sq km, Rio's is 5,377.|
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