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I don't suppose the increase in deaths and infections in the southern hemisphere is the result of winter approaching?

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Which countries do you mean OGF?

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Brazil and some other South American countries, not to mention New South Wales in Aus.....

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Brazil is only a little cooler than the Uk right now. But Oz, NZ and South Africa should all be experiencing cooler weather. Some of the hotter countries are seeing a big upswing in infections right now (e.g. Mexico). It's pretty hot in most of the US right now. I've read that the virus isn't affected by extremes in temperatures. More to do with human behaviour.

It will be interesting to see how things look in the UK in mid-July a couple of weeks after the indoor restrictions are relaxed. Our curve has flattened somewhat because of the emphasis on socialising in the open air. The scientists said the chances of catching it outdoors is near zero. So I don't think the crowded beaches will lead to a sharp increase in infection but I think pubs, hairdressers, etc might.

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I've been saying that right from the start Annie. Builders, Window Cleaners and Posties very rarely suffer so much as a cold in winter.

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I can't comment on South America but the spread of the virus whether it is winter or summer is a furphy

NSW has had one new case in over a fortnight (excluding returning residents in quarantine), SA has had zero cases for weeks, likewise WA - it is winter there too.

Victoria has had a spike in cases in certain ethnic groups only in specific areas in Melbourne. It is winter in the Victorian Alpine towns too - zero new cases.

UK has over 1000 cases each day and over 100 deaths each day but some claim it is summer there!

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Global Cases 9,714,805
Global Deaths 491,856

Australia
Cases 7,595
Deaths 104
Critical 1
Cases per Million 298

UK
Cases 307,980
Deaths 43,230
Critical 311
Cases per Million 4,537

USA
Cases 2,504,588
Deaths 126,780
Critical 15,723
Cases per Million 7,567

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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Global Cases 9,909,965
Global Deaths 496,991

Australia
Cases 7,601
Deaths 104
Critical 1
Cases per Million 298

U.K.
Cases 309,360
Deaths 43,414
Critical 311
Cases per Million 4,557

USA
Cases 2,552,956
Deaths 127,640
Critical 15,765
Cases per Million 7,713

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

New South Wales imposes a 10-day quarantine penalty (in addition to the current 14 days) on any returned traveller who refuses to be tested for coronavirus, as Victoria enters the third day of a testing blitz across Melbourne hotspots.

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Global Cases 10,086,969
Global Deaths 501,393

Australia
Cases 7,686
Deaths 104
Critical 1
Cases per Million 301

U.K.
Cases 310,250
Deaths 43,514
Critical 276
Cases per Million 4,570

USA
Cases 2,596,537
Deaths 128,152
Critical 15,816
Cases per Million 7,845

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

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Global Cases 10,243,859
Global Deaths 504,410

Australia
Cases 7,764
Deaths 104
Critical 1
Cases per Million 305

UK
Cases 311,151
Deaths 43,550
Critical 276
Cases per Million 4,584

USA
Cases 2,637,077
Deaths 128,437
Critical 15,825
Cases per Million 7,967

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/


That must be some kind of milestone: 10 million cases and half a million deaths so far with cases still rising exponentially.


Victoria is experiencing a "concerning" upward trend in coronavirus infections, with 75 new cases identified overnight.

The state's Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said the latest cases were "overwhelmingly concentrated" in 10 Melbourne suburbs identified as community transmission hotspots.

Authorities will review the results of a hotspot testing blitz before deciding whether local restrictions are needed