Victoria is the first state in Australia to surpass the tragic milestone of 3,000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, with 23 more people losing their lives to the coronavirus over the past two days, according to state authorities.
Almost half of the 3,021 total deaths—many of which involved fellow villagers—were recorded this year. Throughout 2020 and up to December 31, 2022, 1,525 people had died in Victoria.
Across the country, losses now stand at 7,500, the majority of which will occur in 2022.
The mortality rate for those who have contracted the disease in Australia is 0.12%, one of the lowest in the world.
Experts point out that this is due to the very high vaccination rate (95% with two doses and 68% with three doses), but also to the strict containment measures previously in place.
However, at this juncture, as ABC reported, an average of 15 people lose their lives every day in Victoria and 40 across the country.
More specifically, the government announced on Friday 9 more deaths (14 on Thursday), 10,305 new cases (up from 11,596 the previous day), 502 hospitalizations (up from 492), and 31 in intensive care.
New South Wales reported 7 more deaths, 10,995 new cases (down from 18,529), 1,499 hospitalizations (down from 1,529), and 54 in intensive care.
The Capital Region: 1 death, 1,053 new cases, 68 hospitalized, 5 in intensive care.
Queensland: 11 deaths, 7,040 new cases, 463 hospitalized, 15 in intensive care.
South Australia: 1 death, 2,874 new cases, 221 hospitalized, 10 in intensive care.
Tasmania 1,107 new cases, 46 hospitalized, 2 in intensive care.
Western Australia 9,328 new cases, 282 hospitalized, 9 in intensive care.
