COVID NUMBERS THIS WEEK

Victorian data taken from Department of Health Weekly Report 2 February 2024.

The daily average of people in hospital with COVID-19 declined this week from 274 down to 266.

The 7-day average of ICU patients also declined from 8 to 7.

Deaths in the most recent 28-day period (20/12/2023 – 16/01/2024) declined compared to the prior 28-day period (22/11/2023 – 19/12/2023), with a current 28-day total of 149.

Australia: As of 05 February, there have been 11,795,370 cases and 24,128 COVID deaths.

World: As of 05 February, there had been 702,726,053 worldwide infections with COVID-related deaths numbering 6,978,813.

(Source: Worldometer)

Share Tweet

RELATED

PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS LINKED TO ECZEMA AND RASHES
Research from Norway’s National Institute of Occupational Health shows that psychosocial hazards in the workplace have the potential to trigger occupational skin problems, including eczema and rashes. Previously, the link between psychosocial...
Read More
REPORT BACK - SUPPORTER UPDATE – INDONESIAN ASBESTOS COURT BATTLE
Last week the ACTU in partnership with APHEDA presented an update on the concerning the lawsuit filed by asbestos manufacturers the Indonesian Fiber Cement Association (FICMA) against consumer groups and activists in...
Read More
$340K FINE & ADVERSE PUBLICITY ORDER FOR METAL FINISHER AFTER FATAL CRUSH
GB Galvanising Service Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide and maintain a working environment that was safe and without risks to health after an employee was fatally...
Read More