COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Australians in 2022 as case numbers of the virus rise across the country for the eighth straight week. 9News
was the third leading cause of death in Australians in 2022 as case numbers of the virus rise across the country for the eighth straight week.
More than 20,000 additional people died last year than would have if there had been no pandemic, according to figures released by the Actuaries Institute. The data shows Australia recorded 10,300 deaths directly attributed to COVID-19 last year, compared to 1400 deaths in 2021, when the virus was listed as the 34th leading cause of death.This week most states and territories have recorded an increase in their weekly coronavirus numbers and deaths.Individuals are expected to self-report positive rapid test results, however, there is no way to police this data collection.In the week to April 6, the state recorded 9876 new cases and 36 deaths.
There are 952 people in hospital and 20 people in ICU - which has also increased compared to the previous week.There have been 5772 new cases in the past week which is a 10 per cent increase from the previous week.Currently, 183 people are hospitalised with the virus and nine people are in ICU.Hospitalisation and ICU numbers have only increased slightly on the previous week.In the past week, there have been 3953 new COVID-19 cases which is an 8 per cent increase on the previous week.
There are 2719 new COVID-19 cases in South Australia which is a decrease from last week when the state reported more than 3000 infections.
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