Despite cases falling globally, COVID-19 deaths jumped by 40 per cent. Here’s why

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The number of people killed by COVID-19 surged by more than 40 per cent last week, likely due to changes in how deaths were reported across the world and by newly adjusted figures from India. 7NEWS

Australia’s COVID-19 cases continue to climb

The most recent vaccination figures showed the double-vaccination rate for the age group passed the 80 per cent mark. The expert panel is reviewing data on epidemiology, serious illness and its use in the age group overseas. On Wednesday, there were 34 deaths recorded including 15 in NSW, seven in Victoria, five in Queensland, three in Western Australia, two in South Australia, and one in both the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

People over 60, Indigenous Australians over 50, those in aged and disability care, as well as people who are immunocompromised, will be among the groups able to receive their fourth dose.Australia's COVID-19 booster rate has climbed to 67.7 per cent of the eligible population.Experts have warned the upcoming winter could see the virus coincide with rising flu cases, the first time the country has experienced an influenza season since the start of the pandemic more than two years ago.

 

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Must be an excess of jabs around Stick the scare mongering where the sun don't shine

Fake. News.

We need Anthony Albanese as PM now. Scott Morrison is a failure in a crisis. Failed during the bushfires. Failed during the pandemic. Failed during the floods. It’s time to change the government.

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