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Issue 047
What’s on in Issue 047?
NSW Covid outbreak doesn’t look good
Amid the politicking, blaming and panicked rhetoric of NSW’s daily Covid update, there was a surprising number of insights into why the state is struggling to bring this outbreak under control, and what’s coming.
AstraZeneca urged by ATAGI for adults in NSW
All adults in Greater Sydney should “strongly consider” getting vaccinated with any available vaccine, including AstraZeneca, Australia’s expert vaccines body says. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) said the new advice was being issued because of the increasing risk of COVID-19 in the city, and emerging data on the severity of the Delta strain.
An accounting student in her 30s has been remembered as “hardworking” and “an amazing friend” after her death from COVID-19. Adriana Midori Takara, 38, had no underlying health conditions but the Brazilian national’s condition deteriorated quickly after contracting the Delta strain. She died in the early hours of Sunday at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney’s inner west, about 10 days after contracting the virus.
Weekly covid news in Australia
- Potential community transmission
- Pregnant women now eligible to vaccination
- “No-questions-asked” mental health days
- 2021 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
- Trans-Tasman bubble on paused
- Racism against Australian Muslims
Worldwide COVID news
Being 40 years old, Alyssa Kent never expected to have a massive stroke and end up in a coma. But that’s what happened after Alyssa suffered a rare case of blood clotting as a result of having the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. She still believes vaccinating the population is the best way for Australia to emerge from the pandemic.
A growing list of countries have switched up their vaccination strategies in recent weeks as they race to control surges in Delta COVID-19 cases. Several countries have been relying on China’s Sinovac vaccinations. But Jin Dong-Yan, professor of molecular virology at the University of Hong Kong, told the ABC the effectiveness of Sinovac could become a concern.
The number of infections since the Delta variant was first identified in the eastern suburbs last month is approaching 2,000. Daily updates show figures in several key COVID indicators are climbing. Ms Berejiklian said she would be working hard over the weekend on a blueprint out of the crisis.
With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics has begun, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about the Summer Games which will take you by surprise.
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