Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[SvennoJ]

Record number of new cases worldwide and a big adjustments in reported deaths in India, 2006 reported today
1,328 deaths (862 from Mumbai and the remaining 466 from across the state) actually occurred in March and April but were added only today after clearance from the state's death audit committee tasked with taking the final call on the cause of deaths


The virus is starting to spread faster again throughout the world, about 110% week over week change 3 day average.
The USA has been increasing again since last Thursday, about 111% week over week change 3 day average.
Europe broke even today, 99% week over week change 3 day average.

In about 4 days the USA will have reported more cases than Europe in total.


South America is adding 31.0% of the world's cases, 103% week over week change and accelerating again
Asia is growing steadily, adding 28.6% of the world's cases, steady 115% week over week change
North America is back to growth, adding 21.9% of the world's cases, 112% week over week change, accelerating
Europe is flat to slight decline, adding 11.2% of the world's cases, 99% week over week change, trending up
Africa is growing the fastest, only adding 6.6% of the world's cases but seeing just over 130% week over week change
Oceania adds 15 cases


China and Japan are seeing new outbreaks while South Korea might be stopping one.

Australia is back on the board, hopefully only temporary.

Canada is still doing well for now, although my local county reported 3 new cases and the pending tests keep piling up. The border will remain closed until July 21st, yet you can get in no problem if you say you're traveling to Alaska. (Doubt that will work on the east coast though lol)

Phase 2 of re-openings coming Friday for the whole province (Ontario) except Toronto has to wait another week. Restaurants, swimming pools etc. And Quebec will allow gatherings of up to 50 people again from next week. Playing with fire...