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Postcard from Lockdown

Reader mode
I am currently watching the press conference by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and some restrictions will be lifted from 2359 tonight. Some of the restrictions that are changing are (School returns, curfew scrapped, new mask rules: Victoria's new-look lockdown)
  • All primary school students will return to the classroom in the second week of term 4;
  • The curfew will be lifted (from 5am on Monday morning);
  • The rule restricting shopping trips to one person per household once a day will be relaxed allowed more than one person per household to go shopping;
  • Private inspections can resume for real estate;
  • Weddings can take place with up to five people;
  • Apprentices and uni students in their final year of study will be able to attend on-site for learning and assessment where necessary;
  • Changes to workplace rules so that 127,000 people can return to their jobs;
  • Gatherings of up to five people will also be allowed to meet with their faith leader outdoors;
  • More medical, health and allied professionals will be allowed to offer face-to-face services for non-urgent care;
  • Elective surgery will be ramped up to 75 per cent of pre-pandemic levels; and
  • Rules around visiting hospitals and care facilities will also be slightly relaxed.
Some of the restrictions will remain until mid-October are the 5 kilometres rule, in which you are not allowed to go more than 5 kilometres from home unless its approved such as work. More details in tonight's post.
 
END OF DAY 81
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 16 new cases (399 active cases) 784 lives lost (+2 deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14 Day Running Average		22.1Regional Victoria
14 Day Running Average		0.6

Firstly, sixteen new cases in the past 24 hours with 15 of the cases linked to outbreaks or complex cases and one is under investigation (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 27 September 2020). Sadly, two deaths today, both men in their 70s with one of the deaths occurring prior to yesterday and one of the deaths linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 27 September 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4273 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of three since yesterday
  • 399 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 51 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including nine in intensive care
  • 18,901 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,661,989 test results have been received which is an increase of 10,680 since yesterday.
Of the 399 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 389 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the First Step of our roadmap
  • Nine are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • 1 is an interstate resident
  • 0 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
  • Colac Otway has one active case, Greater Geelong has one active case and Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,754 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9606 men and 10,526 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3523, active cases: 64
  • There are 209 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case numbers are as follows:
  • 260 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee
  • 220 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in Epping
  • 140 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth
  • 132 cases have been linked to BlueCross Ruckers Hill Aged Care Facility in Northcote
  • 127 cases have been linked to Twin Parks Aged Care in Reservoir
  • 124 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care Facility in Sunshine North
  • 122 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care Facility in Sunbury
  • 121 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelberg
  • 108 cases have been linked to Glendale Aged Care Facility in Werribee
  • 108 cases have been linked to Kalyna Aged Care Facility in Delahey
In Victoria there are currently five active cases in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 5
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 4 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer' homes (State regulated/funded): 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 11 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 44)
  • 12 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total cases: 20)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 11)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 5)
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And now to the local government areas (top 10, full list at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 27 September 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226256
BRIMBANK203355
MOONEE VALLEY80736
HOBSONS BAY49332
MELTON113231
HUME164929
MORELAND104628
MELBOURNE88216
GREATER DANDENONG53014
MARIBYRNONG59213
INTERSTATE981
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN970
TOTAL20145399

Firstly, the announcement was made this afternoon by Daniel Andrews (some of the details are in the post above), the real shock was in regards to curfews, which I think would've be 2100-0500 starting tomorrow. Well, after tonight, NO MORE CURFEWS! Melbourne will officially move to the second step at 2359 tonight, except for curfew which is 0500 tomorrow morning (you can view the summary at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Second Step restrictions summary - Metropolitan Melbourne). But I still think we need to be conservative with the steps we take, and not go too quickly, because if we go too quickly, then we risk a third wave, and we don't want that.

Today was a relatively quiet day, apart for doing some shopping at my local shopping centre. I mostly listened to the radio and watched a bit of television tonight (saw part 2 of The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty on ABC). I also did an online course.

TOMORROW: Holiday program at homework club (via Zoom), and soon the kids will be back at school, but no doubt homework club will still be via Zoom.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 82
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 5 new cases (359 active cases) 787 lives lost (+3 deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		20.3Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.6

Today we saw the lowest number of new cases since 12 June, with 5 new cases in the past 24 hours (an overall increase of four due to one case being reclassified). And as will be mentioned later on in the table, no unknown cases in Victoria. Sadly though, 3 lives have been lost in the past 24 hours (one man in his 60s, one woman in her 80s and one man in his 90s). Two deaths occurred prior to yesterday and all are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 28 September 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4274 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of one since yesterday
  • 359 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 49 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including eight in intensive care
  • 18,942 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,668,796 test results have been received which is an increase of 6,807 since yesterday.
Of the 359 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 350 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Nine are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • 0 are interstate residents
  • 0 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
  • Colac Otway has one active case, Greater Geelong has one active case and Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,757 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9610 men and 10,525 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3527, active cases: 60
  • There are 182 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest cumulative case numbers are as follows:
  • 260 cases have been linked to BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee
  • 220 cases have been linked to Epping Gardens Aged Care in Epping
  • 140 cases have been linked to Kirkbrae Presbyterian Homes in Kilsyth
  • 132 cases have been linked to BlueCross Ruckers Hill Aged Care Facility in Northcote
  • 127 cases have been linked to Twin Parks Aged Care in Reservoir
  • 124 cases have been linked to Cumberland Manor Aged Care Facility in Sunshine North
  • 122 cases have been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care Facility in Sunbury
  • 121 cases have been linked to Estia Aged Care Facility in Heidelberg
  • 109 cases have been linked to Kalyna Aged Care Facility in Delahey
  • 108 cases have been linked to Glendale Aged Care Facility in Werribee
In Victoria there are currently four active cases in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 4
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 3 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 11 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 44)
  • 9 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total cases: 20)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 11)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 5)
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And now to the table of the top 10 local government areas in regards to active cases (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 28 September 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
BRIMBANK203456
WYNDHAM226354
MOONEE VALLEY80834
HOBSONS BAY49227
MELTON113224
MORELAND104623
HUME164519
MELBOURNE88216
CASEY103712
GREATER DANDENONG53012
MARIBYRNONG59212
WHITTLESEA120110
FRANKSTON2469
DAREBIN6438
PORT PHILLIP2895
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20149359

Today I got involved in a holiday program at a homework club I volunteer at, and I was humiliated by a question in a quiz we did. It was about movies, and I got it wrong. The answer to the question was "Lady and the Tramp", and yet I accidentally selected "Lady and the Trump". I don't think I will ever let it go. I watched a bit of television tonight.

TOMORROW: Study Korean and do an online course.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 83
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 10 new cases (326 active cases) 794 lives lost (+7 new deaths in past 24 hours)

Today, we had 10 new cases (an overall increase of 9 due to one case being reclassified), double yesterday's number, but still low, and the number of active cases are going down. Sadly, seven more lives were lost in the previous 24 hours (one man in his 60s, one man in his 70’s, one woman in her 80s, two men in 80’s, one woman in her 90’s and one man in his 90’s), with three deaths occurred prior to yesterday. Six of the seven deaths are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 29 September 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4273 cases may indicate community transmission – a decrease of one since yesterday
  • 326 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 46 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including five in intensive care
  • 18,978 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,677,022 test results have been received which is an increase of 8,226 since yesterday.
Of the 326 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 320 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Six are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • 0 are interstate residents
  • 0 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,766 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9613 men and 10,530 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3540, active cases: 53
  • There are 158 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Keilor: 34 (45 total)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Altona North: 23 (total cases: 44)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care: 22 (total cases: 80)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 14 (total cases: 260)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 13 (total cases: 22)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 8 (total cases: 60 )
  • Mercy Place Parkville aged care: 7 (total cases: 104)
  • Twin Parks Aged Care Reservoir: 4 (total cases: 127)
  • Churches of Christ Care Arcadia Aged Care Essendon: 4 (total cases: 22)
  • Epping Gardens Aged Care: 3 (total cases: 220)
In Victoria there are currently two active cases in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 2
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 2 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 9 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 44)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total cases: 20)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 11)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 5)
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And now to the local government areas (Top 15, you can view the whole list at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 29 September 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226453
BRIMBANK203450
MOONEE VALLEY80932
HOBSONS BAY49324
MORELAND104722
MELTON113217
HUME164515
CASEY103912
GREATER DANDENONG53012
MARIBYRNONG59211
MELBOURNE88211
FRANKSTON2469
WHITTLESEA12019
DAREBIN6438
PORT PHILLIP2895
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20158326

Today was a relative quiet day, mostly listening to the radio and watched a bit of television. I did the online course, but I will study Korean tomorrow. Later on tonight, I will be watching the latest on The Crown Tundra, which is the next expansion pass in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield via Serebii.net, so I will be discussing it on the forums later on tonight (it starts at 2300 here, 1300 UTC, 0600 PDT).

TOMORROW: Study Korean and attending a webinar.

See you tomorrow (or later on tonight on the forums).
 
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END OF DAY 84
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 13 new cases (305 active cases) 798 lives lost (+4 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14 Day Running Average		16.4Regional Victoria
14 Day Running Average		0.3

Today we had 13 new cases here in Victoria (an overall increase of 11 due to 2 cases being reclassified). Four of today’s 13 new cases have been linked to known outbreaks or complex cases with two are linked to aged care (Estia Keilor and Edenvale Manor) and two are linked to the Butcher Club at Chadstone. The other nine cases remain under investigation. Sadly, there has been four deaths today, one woman in her 70s, one woman in her 80s, one woman in her 90s and one man in his 90s. One death occurred prior to yesterday and two of the deaths are linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 30 September 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4272 cases may indicate community transmission – a decrease of one since yesterday
  • 305 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 44 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including six in intensive care
  • 19,006 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,694,959 test results have been received which is an increase of 17,937 since yesterday.
Of the 305 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 302 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Three are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • 0 are interstate residents
  • 0 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,777 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9618 men and 10,537 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3542, active cases: 46
  • There are 147 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 33 (46 total)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 21 (total cases: 45)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 19 (total cases: 80)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 14 (total cases: 23)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 12 (total cases: 260)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 7 (total cases: 60)
  • Mercy Place Parkville Aged Care Facility: 7 (total cases: 104)
  • Twin Parks Aged Care Reservoir: 4 (total cases: 127)
  • Churches of Christ Care Arcadia Aged Care Essendon: 4 (total cases: 22)
  • Epping Gardens Aged Care Facility: 3 (total cases: 220)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 8 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 45)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 5)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 11)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total cases: 20)
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And now to the local government areas (Top 10, view the full list at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 30 September 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226448
BRIMBANK203446
MOONEE VALLEY81032
HOBSONS BAY49321
MELTON113519
MORELAND104719
HUME164514
CASEY103910
GREATER DANDENONG53110
FRANKSTON2469
MARIBYRNONG5929
MELBOURNE8819
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20169305

Today was a pretty busy day. I went for a walk before doing the holiday program at homework club (via Zoom). Tonight, I went to a webinar (
again via Zoom), and I didn't watch much television tonight, one because the cycling was on (instead of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, which is normally on Viceland) and we had some rain, which meant reception problems on ABC (I normally watch Mad As Hell and Utopia, but I might watch QI later). I will study Korean after QI.

I saw the video last night in regards to Crown Tundra, and I am beginning to warm to Galarian Slowking. You can see my post on this in the Sword & Shield: Expansion Pass thread.

Sadly, we heard of the death of Helen Reddy (one of our greatest exports) (Vale: Helen Reddy | TV Tonight) who was born in my hometown of Melbourne, Australia (bit of trivia for you guys out there, her half-sister is Toni Lamond, who is also in the entertainment industry here in Australia and overseas as well, and had been on Spicks and Specks a few times).

TOMORROW: Quiet day, so I might do some writing. And study Korean.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 85
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 15 new cases (289 active cases) 800 lives lost (+2 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		15.6Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.3

Hello there. Today, we had 15 new cases (an overall increase of 14 due to one case being reclassified), with seven of today’s 15 new cases have been linked to known outbreaks or complex cases. Three are linked to aged care (Bupa Edithvale, TLC Noble Manor in Noble Park and Opal Hobsons Bay in Altona North) and four are linked to the Butcher Club at Chadstone Shopping Centre with the other eight cases remain under investigation. Sadly, two new deaths in the past 24 hours, one woman who was aged in her 70s and one woman in her 90s, one death occurred prior to yesterday and both deaths have been linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 01 October 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4273 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of one since yesterday
  • 289 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 38 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including six in intensive care
  • 19,034 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,709,668 test results have been received which is an increase of 14,709 since yesterday.
Of the 289 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 286 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • 3 are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • 0 are interstate residents
  • 0 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,791 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9623 men and 10,546 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3544, active cases: 45
  • There are 135 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 32 active (46 total)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 19 active (total cases: 80)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 15 active (total cases: 46)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 14 active (total cases: 23)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 10 active (total cases: 260)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 7 active (total cases: 60)
  • Mercy Place Parkville Aged Care Facility: 7 active (total cases: 104)
  • Churches of Christ Care Arcadia Aged Care Essendon: 4 active (total cases: 22)
  • Twin Parks Aged Care Reservoir: 4 active (total cases: 127)
  • Epping Gardens Aged Care Facility: 3 active (total cases: 220)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 8 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 45)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 5)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total cases: 20)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 11)
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And now to the local government areas (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 01 October 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226444
BRIMBANK203443
MOONEE VALLEY81032
MELTON113518
MORELAND104717
CASEY104413
HUME164512
HOBSONS BAY49312
MARIBYRNONG59411
GREATER DANDENONG53210
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20183289

Today, I went to the pharmacy to get some medication and listened to the radio and watched a bit of television tonight. I also went for a walk around the neighbourhood. This afternoon, I did a bit of research on some of the candidates that are running for the council elections here in Brimbank (I'm in Taylors Ward) and I urge my fellow Victorians (not just here on the forums, but all Victorians eligible to vote) to do research on your candidates to see where they stand on issues affecting your community. I am largely focused on services (such as programs run by council and of course libraries which are more important than ever, even though they are currently closed here in Brimbank due to coronavirus) and public transport. I can't stress enough to do your research on candidates. AND VOTE! (It's postal voting as usual, so vote early and mail in your votes before the deadline to avoid paying a fine. Your voting pack should be delivered any day now).

TOMORROW: Study Korean and do an online course.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 86
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 7 new cases (261 active cases) 802 lives lost (+2 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		12.8Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.2

Today here in Melbourne, we have seen 7 new cases (an overall increase of 8 due to one case being reclassified) with one of today’s seven new cases have been linked to known outbreaks or complex cases. This case is linked to cases at the Western Health Sunshine Hospital and the other six are under investigation. Sadly, there has been two deaths in the previous 24 hours, one man and one woman both aged in their 80s with both deaths linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 02 October 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4273 cases may indicate community transmission – no change since yesterday
  • 261 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 38 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including four in intensive care
  • 19,068 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,722,218 test results have been received which is an increase of 12,550 since yesterday.
Of the 261 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 256 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • 3 are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • 2 are either unknown or subject to further investigation
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,797 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9625 men and 10,550 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3547, active cases: 40
  • There are 111 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 32 active (46 total)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 14 active (total cases: 46)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 13 active (total cases: 23)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 10 active (total cases: 80)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 8 active (total cases: 260)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 5 active (total cases: 60)
  • Mercy Place Parkville Aged Care Facility: 5 active (total cases: 104)
  • Churches of Christ Care Arcadia Aged Care Essendon: 3 active (total cases: 22)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 11 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club outbreak (total cases: 11)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 45)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Footscray Hospital (total cases: 20)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 11)
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And now to the local government areas (full table at: Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 02 October 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226541
BRIMBANK203440
MOONEE VALLEY81025
MELTON113619
MORELAND104815
CASEY104511
HOBSONS BAY49311
GREATER DANDENONG53210
HUME164610
MARIBYRNONG59410
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN1002
TOTAL20191261

Today, I mostly listened to the radio and watched television tonight. I was listening to On The Blower on 3RRR this morning and a caller spoke about an aide of US President Donald Trump having coronavirus, and it was confirmed this afternoon (Australian Eastern Standard Time) that Donald Trump (and his wife Melania) has tested positive for coronavirus. I mentioned this in the thread about the Presidential Election that there are several factors that complicates things for Trump, such as 1) he is obese for his height (243 pounds or 110 kilograms); 2) he has high cholesterol; and 3) he is 74 years old and 8 out of 10 deaths in the United States of America that has been attributed to coronavirus are those who were aged over 65 (Trump Tests Positive for the Coronavirus). And even though I don't like Trump, I hope he makes a speedy recovery as I would not even wish coronavirus upon my own enemy.

TOMORROW: Online course and watch a bit of television tomorrow night (Only Connect is on SBS Viceland tomorrow night). And study Korean.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 87
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 8 new cases (241 active cases) 805 lives lost (+3 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		12.0Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.1

The number of new cases has decreased to just 8 new cases today (an overall increase of six due to 2 cases being reclassified) and 241 active cases in Victoria, which is good as it is getting lower, but there are several hotspots of concern- four are linked to the Butcher Club at Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak and two are linked to healthcare facilities. The other two cases remain under investigation. However, I am deeply concerned that as the weather gets warmer here in Australia (we are getting closer to summer here in Australia), we could see a third wave, just like what happened in Europe during their summer several months ago.

Sadly, there have been three deaths in the past 24 hours, one woman aged in her 80s and two women aged in their 90s and all three deaths have been linked to known outbreaks in aged care facilities.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 03 October 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4271 cases may indicate community transmission – a decrease of two since yesterday
  • 241 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 34 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including four in intensive care
  • 19,091 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,733,499 test results have been received which is an increase of 11,281 since yesterday.
Of the 241 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 239 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • 2 are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,805 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1192 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9633 men and 10,550 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3538, active cases: 35
  • There are 94 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 30 active (total cases: 47)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 13 active (total cases: 46)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 12 active (total cases: 23)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 10 active (total cases: 80)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 7 active (total cases: 260)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 5 active (total cases: 60)
  • Mercy Place Parkville: 2 active (total cases: 104)
  • Baptcare Brookview Community Westmeadows: 2 active (total cases: 21)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 15 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club outbreak (total cases: 15)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 12)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 45)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Western Health Sunshine (total cases: 3)
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And to the local government areas (which you can view here Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 03 October 2020, but I won't republish it because it gone back to confirmed cases, and I prefer to see in in the order of the number of active cases), and sadly, my local government area has the most active cases, but it is getting lower with 39 active cases (I think it is mostly connected to aged care facilities - I think Estia Aged Care Facility is in Brimbank, I might check my street directory to verify it), and 3 active cases at Western Health Sunshine. Wyndham is second with 37 active cases.

Today, I listened to the radio and watched a bit of television. I did an online course and studied Korean this evening. I will do an online first aid course in the next week or so (I was due to do a First Aid course this year, but I need to do it online before doing the physical component due to coronavirus). I am currently listening to the radio.

And if you are in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria (my home state), Tasmania or South Australia, a reminder that daylight savings begins at 0200 tomorrow morning (0300 AEDT), so before going to bed tonight, put your clocks FORWARD one hour. I have already done it myself.

TOMORROW: Listen to the radio and watch a bit of television (the third and final part of the documentary on the Murdochs is on tomorrow night at 1930 on ABC).

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 88
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 12 new cases (241 active cases) 806 lives lost (+1 new death in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		11.9Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.2

Today, we went back into double digits with 12 new cases (an overall increase of 12 as there was no reclassification today) with six of today’s 12 new cases have been linked to known outbreaks or complex cases. Three are linked to the Butcher Club–Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak and three are linked to the Electra Park Medical Centre in Ashwood. The other six cases remain under investigation. Sadly, there was one death in the past 24 hours, a man aged in his 80s and the death has been linked to a known outbreaks in an aged care facility.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Sunday 4 October):
In Victoria at the current time
  • 4274 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of three since yesterday
  • 241 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 31 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including three in intensive care
  • 19,102 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,745,493 test results have been received which is an increase of 11,994 since yesterday.
Of the 241 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 238 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • 3 are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,815 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1194 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9641 men and 10,554 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3538, active cases: 32
  • There are 91 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 29 active (total cases: 47)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 12 active (total cases: 23)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 11 active (total cases: 46)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 10 active (total cases: 80)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 7 active (total cases: 260)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 5 active (total cases: 60)
  • Mercy Place Parkville: 2 active (total cases: 104)
  • Baptcare Brookview Community Westmeadows: 2 active (total cases: 21)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 20 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club–Chadstone outbreak (total cases: 20)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 12)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 45)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Western Health Sunshine (total cases: 3)
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As you may remember, I promised you that I would check in regards to the local government area in which the Estia Aged Care Facility is located, and it is in my local government area (which is Brimbank). Today, there are 37 active cases in Brimbank, with 29 of those active cases being linked to Estia Aged Care Facility and a further three linked to Western Health Sunshine (that's 32 active cases in these two outbreaks alone, compared to just 5 outside these main outbreaks within Brimbank). You can view the table at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Sunday 4 October.

Today was a relative quiet day for me, mainly listening to the radio. I was listening to The Party Show on 3RRR early this morning after going to bed, and a lot of people are taking advantage of lockdown due to coronavirus to do things. For example, former Killing Heidi singer Ella Hooper is writing songs during lockdown in Violet Town (which is in regional Victoria) and mentioned that she did a painting while in lockdown. For me, I have been doing online courses, attending homework club (via Zoom) and a course at CAE (which I am starting a new course with on Tuesday), as well as studying Korean. I am just about to study Korean again tonight.

For those who live in Victoria (excluding certain council areas that I mentioned a few nights ago), your ballot packs will be mailed out this week, and you can ask your candidates questions that could help you decide who you would vote for. More details are at 2020 local council election, and check out who is running in your ward. The questions you ask your candidates (via email) would be useful in researching your candidates. I am voting on issues such as public transport and community services (there are about 15 running in my ward for 3 spots on council).

TOMORROW: Homework club begins again for Term 4 (via Zoom) and watch a bit of television tomorrow night. I will also be studying Korean.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 89
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 9 new cases (227 active cases) 806 lives lost (no new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne:
14-Day Running Average		11.6Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.3

Today we had 9 new cases of coronavirus here in Victoria (an overall increase of 11 due to 2 cases being reclassified), with three of today’s nine new cases have been linked to known outbreaks or are considered complex cases. These are linked to the Butcher’s Club Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak, with single cases linked to Corrigan Produce Farms Clyde North and Coles Williamstown (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Monday 5 October). There has also been warnings of a possible outbreak at Aldi in West Footscray, which has been reported in the media. Fortunately, there has been no deaths in the past 24 hours, first time that there has been no deaths in a 24 hour period since mid-September.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Monday 5 October):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4275 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of one since yesterday
  • 227 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 30 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including three in intensive care
  • 19,126 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,754,516 test results have been received which is an increase of 9,023 since yesterday.
Of the 227 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 223 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • 4 are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • Colac Otway has one active case and Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases
  • 18,825 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1195 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9643 men and 10,563 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3541, active cases: 29
  • There are 77 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor: 28 active (total cases: 47)
  • Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility Altona North: 11 active (total cases: 46)
  • Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East: 11 active (total cases: 23)
  • Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility: 8 active (total cases: 80)
  • Baptcare Wyndham Lodge Community Werribee: 4 active (total cases: 260)
  • Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack: 2 active (total cases: 60)
  • Mercy Place Parkville: 2 active (total cases: 104)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 24 active cases are currently linked to The Butcher Club–Chadstone outbreak (total cases: 24)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 12)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to the Casey community outbreak (total cases: 45)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Western Health Sunshine (total cases: 3)
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And now to the local government areas (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Monday 5 October)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
BRIMBANK203633
WYNDHAM226732
MOONEE VALLEY81021
MELTON113820
CASEY105614
MONASH33214
HOBSONS BAY49410
HUME164510
MORELAND10499
GREATER DANDENONG5328
MARIBYRNONG5948
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20220227

While the 14-day running average is encouraging to take the next step, we might not make it because of a few selfish people ("sovereign citizens") decided to break the law thinking that the law doesn't apply to them and that we should look after their human rights (while denying everyone else their human rights not to get infected). I personally believe that we should be conservative when it comes to taking steps out of lockdown, go slow and steady and not too quickly as if we go too quickly, we could be back at square one. I am also concerned that the New Year's Fireworks in the city will be cancelled due to coronavirus, which I would have no issue with on health and safety grounds.

Today I did volunteer work at a homework club (via Zoom) and watched a bit of television (just watched 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on SBS). Apart from that (and doing a bit of shopping this morning, get some rolls for lunch tomorrow), it has largely been a quiet day for me.

TOMORROW: I am about to start another online course through CAE (via Zoom) and study Korean.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 90
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 15 new cases (216 active cases) 807 lives lost (+1 new death in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14 Day Running Average		10.6Regional Victoria
14 Day Running Average		0.3

Today we had 15 new cases of coronavirus here in Victoria (an overall increase of 13 due to 2 cases being reclassified), with eight of today’s 15 new cases have been linked to known outbreaks or are linked to a complex case. Three of these new cases are linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre (The Butcher Club) outbreak, two are linked to Estia Keilor, with single cases linked to Embracia Moonee Valley, the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore and a complex case. The other seven cases remain under investigation. In regards to The Butcher Club outbreak at Chadstone, it may be connected to a possible outbreak in Kilmore (Kilmore is in Mitchell Shire, which you may remember early in this series of posts, was initially at the same restrictions as metropolitan Melbourne) at the Oddfellows Café. There are investigations going on, but I won't talk about it until there are more details, possibly tomorrow.

Sadly, there has been one new death in the past 24 hours with one woman in her 90s dying, and the death has been linked to a known outbreak in an aged care facility. The death occurred prior to yesterday.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Tuesday 6 October):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4275 cases may indicate community transmission – the same as yesterday
  • 216 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 21 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including one in intensive care
  • 19,149 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,763,802 test results have been received which is an increase of 9,286 since yesterday.
Of the 216 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 213 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • 3 are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap
  • Mitchell has two active cases. Colac Otway, Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo and Ballarat have no active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,837 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1195 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9652 men and 10,567 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3542, active cases: 27
  • There are 66 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 25 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 50)
  • 10 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 10 active cases are currently linked to Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East (total cases: 23)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 81)
  • 2 active cases are currently linked to Doutta Galla Aged Services Woornack (total cases: 60)
  • 2 active cases are currently linked to Mercy Place Parkville (total cases: 104)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 27 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre (The Butcher Club) outbreak (total cases: 28)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Alfred Hospital (total cases: 12)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Western Health Sunshine (total cases: 3)
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And now to the local government areas (this is top 10, but you can view the entire table at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Tuesday 6 October)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226930
BRIMBANK203828
MOONEE VALLEY81120
MELTON113819
MONASH33214
CASEY105613
GREATER DANDENONG53510
HOBSONS BAY49510
HUME164510
MORELAND10509
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN990
TOTAL20233216

Well, today I did a course through the CAE here in Melbourne (via Zoom), and listened to the radio. Tonight, I watched the Federal Budget get handed down (Political Christmas for me, as I look forward to it every year, but was delayed due to coronavirus). I am currently listening to the radio, and I will soon study Korean. In case you are wondering, the Budget Papers are now up at Budget.gov.au | 2020-21 Budget. I looked at education, and there was nothing there, and nothing for support for students in the budget (I am not currently a student, but I follow the issues for students as I studied a few years ago). I can't believe the Centre Alliance sold out students and young people by supporting the Federal Government's anti-intellectual campaign to double fees for those doing arts, social sciences and humanities degrees, and several of the job-ready degrees are receiving cuts in government funding. As someone who did an Arts degree, I feel disgusted by the Centre Alliance's sell-out to the Liberal Party, and selling out our country's future.

TOMORROW: Online course and study Korean. I will also watch a bit of television tomorrow night.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 91
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 6 new cases (206 active cases) 809 lives lost (+2 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.9Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.3

Today, we had six new cases (an overall increase of four due to 2 cases being reclassified), with four of today’s new cases have linked to known outbreaks – two linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak, one linked to a Dandenong household outbreak and one linked to aged care. The other two cases remain under investigation. As you may remember in last night's entry, I mentioned a possible link between the cluster at The Butcher Club at Chadstone and Oddfellows Café in Kilmore, well there is now a connection. The outbreak at Chadstone now has 31 cases over 16 suburbs including Kilmore, Cranbourne West, Abbotsford, Mulgrave, Noble Park and Melton. What I don't get is why would people as far away as Kilmore, Cranbourne West, Abbotsford, Mulgrave, Noble Park and Melton needs to go to Chadstone to get meat? And why would someone from Melbourne travel to Kilmore to drink at a cafe? Information on the outbreak, including where you can get tested is available at the following website (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Chadstone and Kilmore outbreaks).

Sadly, there has been two new deaths in the past 24 hours, one woman in her 80s and one man in his 90s. One of the two deaths occurred prior to yesterday and both deaths has been linked to known outbreaks at aged care facilities.

And now the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Wednesday 7 October):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4274 cases may indicate community transmission – a decrease of one since yesterday
  • 206 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 16 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including two in intensive care
  • 19,162 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,780,231 test results have been received which is an increase of 16,429 since yesterday.
Of the 206 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 204 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Two are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. Mitchell has two active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,842 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1195 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9652 men and 10,571 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3544, active cases: 26
  • There are 58 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 24 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 51)
  • 10 active cases are currently linked to Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East (total cases: 23)
  • 8 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 81)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 31 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre (The Butcher Club) outbreak (total cases: 31).
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
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If you are interested in the case numbers and outbreaks, there is a page on Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services website (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Case locations and outbreaks). And like overseas, many of the deceased have been over 70. 344 of the 809 deaths from coronavirus had been in their 80s (163 males and 181 females) and 293 had been 90+ (106 males and 187 females). The Kalyna Care Aged Care facility here in Delahey has seen 109 confirmed cases and 26 deaths. Arcare Sydenham Aged Care Facility has seen 51 confirmed cases and six deaths. There has been 38 deaths at Epping Gardens Aged Care (220 confirmed cases) and 45 deaths at St. Basil's Homes for the Aged in Victoria (223 confirmed cases). You can see all the data in the link provided in this paragraph.

And now to the top 10 local government areas in regards to active cases (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Wednesday 7 October):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226931
BRIMBANK203722
MELTON113817
MOONEE VALLEY81217
CASEY105613
MONASH33213
GREATER DANDENONG53711
HOBSONS BAY49510
HUME164510
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20237206

I didn't get around to do the online course today, but I will tomorrow, and later on tonight, I will be studying Korean. Apart from that, today has largely been quiet. I went for a walk, but I don't think I will tomorrow because rain is expected. I watched some television tonight, but lost ABC again due to the rain.

TOMORROW: Online course and study Korean. And tomorrow night, listen to the radio.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 92
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 11 new cases (203 active cases) 809 lives lost (0 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.7Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.4

Today here in Victoria, we had 11 new cases (an overall increase of 10 due to one case being reclassified), with six of today’s new cases are linked to known outbreaks – three are linked to the Frankston family outbreak, one is linked to the Oddfellows Café, one is linked to the Box Hill Hospital outbreak and one is linked to a complex case (which you can view the details at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Thursday 8 October). For the second time this week, there has been zero deaths in the previous 24 hours.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Thursday 8 October)
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4276 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of two since yesterday
  • 203 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 17 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including one in intensive care
  • 19,174 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,795,529 test results have been received which is an increase of 15,298 since yesterday.
Of the 203 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 199 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Four are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. Mitchell has three active cases.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,850 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1197 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9658 men and 10,575 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3548, active cases: 25
  • There are 50 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 23 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 51)
  • 8 active cases are currently linked to Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East (total cases: 23)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 81)
In Victoria there is currently one active case in residential disability accommodation:
  • Total resident cases: 0; Total Staff cases: 1
  • Active cases in NDIS homes: 1 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in ‘transfer’ homes (State regulated/funded): 0 (0 residents)
  • Active cases in state government delivered and funded homes: 0
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 31 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak (total cases: 31).
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family outbreak (total cases: 11)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
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And now to the top 10 local government areas (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Thursday 8 October)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226930
BRIMBANK203823
MELTON113917
MOONEE VALLEY81114
CASEY105613
MONASH33213
HOBSONS BAY49711
GREATER DANDENONG53710
HUME164510
FRANKSTON2498
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20247203

As you may be aware, there will be an announcement in around a week's time about which restrictions will be lifted. I know the opposition here in Victoria wants us to reopen quickly. While I support reopening, if we reopen too quickly, we would be in danger of a third wave here in Victoria. Many parts of Europe reopened too quickly, and look what happened. I know it is tempting to reopen quickly as we are getting closer to summer (and Christmas and New Year and my birthday which is between Christmas and New Year), but we must be conservative in our approach and go slow and steady. It may not be popular, and I know conspiracy theorists (such as followers of the far-right wing QAnon) will cry blue murder if restrictions is not lifted, sometimes politicians will have to make unpopular choices to keep us safe.

As you may be aware, in many parts of the world, there are students doing classes (at all level of education) online. I found an interesting article on The Conversation about what happened when it came to education during the polio epidemic in Chicago back in 1937 where radio was used to help education. So even though it appears to be a new thing, remote learning has actually been done before, but unlike back in 1937, we have the internet. However, there seems to be a digital divide in which there are some people who have the internet, and others who don't have access to the Internet. You can check out the article at the following address (Remote learning isn't new: Radio instruction in the 1937 polio epidemic).

Today, I did an online course, and I will study Korean later on tonight. I watched the Reply of Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese to Tuesday night's Budget (I am a current affairs junkie) and I am currently listening to the radio. I also got my ballot pack for the council election and I have already filled it in, ready to post it tomorrow. And if you are voting in council elections here in Victoria, post your completed ballot material BEFORE 1800 on Friday 23 October. I will be mailing my off tomorrow.

TOMORROW: Study Korean and listen to the radio.

See you tomorrow.
 
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END OF DAY 93
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 11 new cases (195 active cases) 809 lives lost (0 lives lost in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.4Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.4

Today we had 11 new cases of coronavirus (an overall increase of 10 due to one case reclassified), with six of today’s new cases being linked to known outbreaks and complex cases. Two cases are linked to aged care (Uniting AgeWell Preston) and single cases are linked to the Frankston family outbreak, the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore and the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak. The one remaining case is linked to a complex case. The other five cases remain under investigation. The new case that was linked to to the Oddfellows Café is linked to a close contact of a known case and was already self-isolating. And for the first time in several months, there are less than 200 active cases.

For the second day running, there has been 0 deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Friday 9 October):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4277 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of one since yesterday
  • 195 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 17 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including one in intensive care
  • 19,192 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,811,114 test results have been received which is an increase of 15,585 since yesterday.
Of the 195 current active cases in Victoria
  • 189 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Five are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. Mitchell Shire has all four active cases.
  • One case remains under investigation.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,858 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1198 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9661 men and 10,583 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3559, active cases: 19
  • There are 45 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 21 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 51)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 82)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East (total cases: 23)
In Victoria there are now no active cases in residential disability accommodation.

Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 28 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak (total cases: 32)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family outbreak (total cases: 12)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore (total cases: 5)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to the Springvale shared accommodation outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to the Box Hill Hospital outbreak (total cases: 4)
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And now to the Top 22 local government areas (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Friday 9 October):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM227131
BRIMBANK203823
MELTON113814
CASEY105613
MONASH33212
GREATER DANDENONG53811
HOBSONS BAY49810
MOONEE VALLEY81110
FRANKSTON2509
HUME16459
GLEN EIRA2295
MARIBYRNONG5935
MORELAND10505
PORT PHILLIP2925
BOROONDARA2704
MITCHELL894
WHITEHORSE2114
WHITTLESEA12024
BAYSIDE2462
DAREBIN6442
MELBOURNE8802
YARRA4602
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN991
TOTAL20257195

Today I studied a bit of Korean, and I feel that I might be getting the hang of the language, and I will do more tomorrow. Today, I also went for a walk (and mailed my ballot paper for the council elections, which are currently taking place here in Victoria by postal vote), and tonight, I watched a bit of television, and I am now listening to the radio.

There are now concerns that we may not reach the target to enter the next stage of relaxation, and as mentioned in the article on The Conversation, the chances of Melbourne reaching the target is less than 50% (Sorry Melbourne. The chance of reaching an average 5 COVID-19 cases by mid-October is under 50%). I personally believe that we need to be conservative when it comes to relaxing the rules because if we open up too quickly, then we could be at risk of going back to square one. So while I support reopening, we can't do it too quickly, even if it means cancelling events such as the New Years' Eve Fireworks in the city (I go to the Docklands site on New Years' Eve) which I am prepared to accept if it means lives are saved. I don't want a third wave here in Melbourne, so I am willing to accept a cancellation this year if it means lives are saved and we avoid a third wave (which I am concerned may happen if we open up too quickly).

TOMORROW: Study Korean and listen to the radio.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 94
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 14 new cases (192 active cases) 809 lives lost (0 deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.5Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.4

Today here in Victoria, we had 14 new cases (an overall increase of 12 due to 2 cases being reclassified) with six of today’s 14 new cases are linked to known outbreaks and complex cases, five cases are household contacts linked to Eastern Health Box Hill Hospital and one of those household contacts is also linked to an aged care facility. There is also one new case linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore. The other eight cases remain under investigation (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Saturday 10 October). There are now 10 active cases linked to Box Hill Hospital with five new cases from one family being added yesterday. Currently, this outbreak comprises three staff members, one patient and six household contacts. All cases are isolated and close contacts for the Box Hill staff identified and quarantined.

The 14-day running average has increased slightly to 9.5, up from 9.4 yesterday, and it is looking like we might not get what we want next Sunday, which is a relaxation of restrictions. As mentioned a number of times, while I support reopening, we need to be conservative in how we get out of restrictions. We cannot do it too quickly, as if we go too quickly, then we would be back to square one. I am also concerned that the coronavirus could see the rise of the far-right in many countries, which I am worried about how the lockdowns that are needed to fight coronavirus will fuel the far-right (Right-wing terrorists will never stand back). I am now looking at moving overseas to get away from the far-right. Personally, I am now more scared of the Neil Erikksons and the Blair Cottrells of Australia than I am of coronavirus (I understand coronavirus is horrible, but the far-right are even worse). I am now contemplating moving to Korea earlier than planned to get out before the far-right gets to power in Australia (even to study)

For the third day running, there has been no deaths from coronvirus.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Saturday 10 October):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4277 cases may indicate community transmission – no change since yesterday
  • 192 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 21 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, including one in intensive care
  • 19,207 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,827,761 test results have been received which is an increase of 16,647 since yesterday.
Of the 192 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 186 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Five are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. All five active cases are in Mitchell Shire.
  • One case remains under investigation.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,870 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1198 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9668 men and 10,588 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3570, active cases: 19
  • There are 42 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 20 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 51)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 82)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Edenvale Manor Aged Care Facility Keilor East (total cases: 23)
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 25 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak (total cases: 32)
  • 10 active cases are currently linked to the Box Hill Hospital outbreak (total cases: 10)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family outbreak (total cases: 12)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore (total cases: 6)
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And now to the top 10 local government areas in regards to active cases of coronavirus (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Saturday 10 October):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA CONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM227029
BRIMBANK203822
GREATER DANDENONG54014
MELTON113814
HOBSONS BAY50012
MONASH33212
MOONEE VALLEY81310
FRANKSTON2509
HUME16469
CASEY10578
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN991
TOTAL20269192

Today, I did a bit of shopping for dinner tonight. I initially went to Woolworths at Watergardens, but I went to Coles at Keilor Central due to a long line trying to get into Woolworths. Personally, I think they should open the Woolworths at the southern end of the shopping centre (which is currently closed) to maintain the social distancing (which is very poor in my opinion). I also did a bit of writing and I am currently listening to the radio.

TOMORROW: Listen to the radio and study Korean.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 95
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 12 new cases (189 active cases) 810 lives lost (+1 new death in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.3Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.4

Today we had 12 new cases of coronavirus here in Victoria, with two of today’s 12 new cases are linked to known outbreaks and complex cases. One case is linked to Eastern Health Box Hill Hospital and one to the Frankston family outbreak. The other 10 cases are under investigation. Sadly, there has been one death in the past 24 hours, breaking a three-day streak of no deaths from coronavirus in Victoria. Today's death was a woman aged in her 80s. This death is linked to a known aged care outbreak.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Sunday 11 October)
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4279 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of two since yesterday
  • 189 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 21 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, there are no cases in intensive care
  • 19,218 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,840,686 test results have been received which is an increase of 12,925 since yesterday.
Of the 189 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 184 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Five are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. All five active cases are in Mitchell Shire.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,883 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1198 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9673 men and 10,595 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3577, active cases: 18
  • There are 34 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:

  • 17 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 51)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 82)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Uniting Age Well Preston (total cases: 3)
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 24 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak (total cases: 33)
  • 12 active cases are currently linked to the Box Hill Hospital outbreak (total cases: 12)
  • 8 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family outbreak (total cases: 13)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to Electra Park Medical Centre Ashwood (total cases: 6)
  • 6 active cases are currently linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore (total cases: 6)
Click to expand...

And now to the local government areas (top 10 below, see the full table at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - Sunday 11 October)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM227025
BRIMBANK203921
HOBSONS BAY50316
MONASH33515
GREATER DANDENONG54013
MELTON113812
CASEY105910
FRANKSTON25110
HUME16469
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20281189

Today, I mainly listened to the radio and did a online First Aid course, as well as a bonus course on Workplace Infection Control via St John Victoria. I am planning to do a couple of mental health courses in the next couple of weeks through St John Victoria (which I think is important in this environment to keep yourself mentally fit and healthy as we are more likely working from home due to coronavirus). And if you are in Victoria, from 2359 tonight, all Victorians must wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where they live. More details are at Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Face masks: whole of Victoria.

TOMORROW: Homework Club (via Zoom) and watch television at night.

See you tomorrow.
 
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END OF DAY 96
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 15 new cases (191 active cases) 810 lives lost (0 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.9Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.4

Today we had 15 new cases of coronavirus here in Victoria, and no deaths in part 24 hours.

Normally, I rely on the media release, but the media release is not up tonight, so unfortunately, there is not much data for us to look at (I will put up a link tomorrow night). It is highly unlikely we would get down to a 14-day running average of 5, so it looks like some of the restrictions will remain. As you know, while I support reopening, we cannot do it too quickly as if we go too quickly, like some people want to, then we would be back to square one. We need to take a conservative approach in ending lockdown and not go too quickly.

Today was an intense day for me when it came to studying Korean, and I feel I am getting the hang of the language. I found a new podcast to help me with Korean. Today I had homework club, but I didn't start until 5pm today and it was only a game time thing as there were more adults than students. I also watched a bit of television tonight.

TOMORROW: Course via CAE and study Korean, which I am now beginning to enjoy.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 97
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 12 new cases (186 active cases) 811 lives lost (+1 new death in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		10.0Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.4

Media Release for 12 October 2020: Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 12 October 2020

As promised in last night's post, the link to the media release for yesterday is above. Today, we had 12 new cases of coronavirus here in Victoria (an overall increase of 10 due to two cases being reclassified), with two of the 12 new cases confirmed today being linked to known outbreaks and cases - one is linked to the Chadstone outbreak (household contact of a case), one is linked to Estia Keilor aged care facility. Nine cases are provisionally linked to known outbreaks and cases - seven are being investigated for links to a case from the Box Hill Hospital outbreak, including four cases from the same household, one is being investigated for links to a case from the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak and one is being investigated for links to Uniting Age Well Preston. One case remains under investigation.

Sadly, there has been one death in the past 24 hours, a man in his 70s.

And now to the data from today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 13 October 2020)
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4281 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of one since yesterday
  • 186 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 23 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, there are no cases in intensive care
  • 19,243 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,858,995 test results have been received which is an increase of 8,201 since yesterday.
Of the 186 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 180 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Six are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. There are five active cases are in Mitchell Shire.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,907 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1198 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9684 men and 10,608 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3586, active cases: 16
  • There are 30 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 17 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 52)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 82)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility (total cases: 46)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Uniting Age Well Preston (total cases: 3)
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 17 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak (total cases: 35)
  • 14 active cases are currently linked to the Box Hill Hospital outbreak (total cases: 14)
  • 8 cases are linked to the south-eastern community outbreak (total cases: 8)
  • 7 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family outbreak (total cases: 13)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore (total cases: 6)
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The 13 mystery cases in the last 14 days (27 Sep 2020 – 10 Oct 2020) are located in the following postcodes, 3025 (2 cases), 3024, 3184, 3015, 3037, 3073, 3175, 3130, 3027, 3147, 3046 and 3019. I might go get tested as there is a mystery case in my postcode.

And now to the top 10 local government areas in regards to active cases (you can view the full table at: Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 13 October 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226922
BRIMBANK203820
HOBSONS BAY50314
HUME165214
BANYULE44813
GREATER DANDENONG54113
MONASH33912
MELTON114111
FRANKSTON2519
CASEY10618
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN980
TOTAL20305186

Today, I did a course through Centre for Adult Education (via Zoom) and I studied Korean. I watched a bit of television tonight, and I am currently listening to the radio.

TOMORROW: Study Korean and do an online course.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 98
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 7 new cases (182 active cases) 816 lives lost (+5 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		9.6Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.6

Today here in Victoria, we had seven new cases, an overall increase of six due to one case being reclassified. Three of today’s seven new cases are linked to known outbreaks and cases. All three are linked to Shepparton. The other four cases are under investigation. The cases in Shepparton are linked to the outbreak at the Butchers Club at Chadstone, which was also the source of the outbreak at Kilmore, which has been mentioned in this blog. It is also believed that this super-spreader also visited Benalla, so watch this space.

Sadly, five people have lost their lives to coroanvirus in the past 24 hours, of which four occurred prior to yesterday. Two men in their 80s, two women in their 90s and one woman in her 70s.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 14 October 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4282 cases may indicate community transmission – an increase of one since yesterday
  • 182 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 23 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, there are no cases in intensive care
  • 19,248 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,875,056 test results have been received which is an increase of 16,061 since yesterday.
Of the 182 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 174 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Eight are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. There are five active cases are in Mitchell Shire and three in Greater Shepparton.
Of the total cases:
  • 18,914 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1199 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9686 men and 10,611 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3589, active cases: 16
  • There are 30 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 16 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 52)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 83)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to Uniting Age Well Preston (total cases: 4)
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 13 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre outbreak (total cases: 35)
  • 12 active cases are currently linked to the Box Hill Hospital outbreak (total cases: 12)
  • 9 cases are linked to the south-eastern community outbreak (total cases: 9)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family outbreak (total cases: 13)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore (total cases: 6)
Click to expand...

And now to the Top 10 local government areas in regards to active cases (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 14 October 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM227024
BRIMBANK203819
HUME165014
BANYULE44813
HOBSONS BAY50313
MONASH33912
MELTON114111
GREATER DANDENONG5418
CASEY10607
FRANKSTON2517
WHITEHORSE2147
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN960
TOTAL20311182

Today, I mostly listened to the radio during the day. I didn't get to do what I planned, but I did listen to a Korean podcast. I watched a bit of television. I watched Gruen tonight, and Todd Sampson's t-shirt tonight, with 2020 on a dumpster and fire coming out of the dumpster. Best reflects 2020.

TOMORROW: Get some rolls and study Korean. And do the online course.

See you tomorrow.
 
END OF DAY 99
Cases in Victoria in Past 24 Hours: 6 new cases (175 active cases) 816 lives lost (0 new deaths in past 24 hours)
Metropolitan Melbourne
14-Day Running Average		8.9Regional Victoria
14-Day Running Average		0.6

Firstly, I like to acknowledge the fiftieth anniversary of the collapse of the West Gate Bridge which occurred this day in 1970 which claimed the lives of 35 workers. You can read about the disaster at (West Gate Bridge - Wikipedia), and it was this disaster that led to the creation of WorkSafe and other protections for workers here in Victoria. As someone from the western suburbs of Melbourne, this is an tragic, but important part of our region's history (my family used to cross the West Gate Bridge when we drove to visit relatives on live on the other side of the city prior to the construction of CityLink). There is a memorial near the site of this tragedy, and if you go to Monash University, Clayton Campus, you can see some remains of the bridge (note the campus is currently closed due to coronavirus).

Today here in Victoria, we recorded six new cases of coronavirus, an overall increase of four due to two cases being reclassified; and the 14-day running average in Metropolitan Melbourne is 8.9. It is certain that we won't get down to 5, but from what I am hearing, Premier Daniel Andrews will make some concessions on Sunday. There are reports that the 5 kilometre travel restriction will be widen to 20 kilometres (Victorian Premier flags eased restrictions for Melbourne ahead of Sunday), which I would support, but we need to be conservative and not go too quickly, especially because of what is going on over in Europe.

There has been no new deaths in the past 24 hours, so the death toll remains 816.

And now to the data for today (Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 15 October 2020):
In Victoria at the current time:
  • 4278 cases may indicate community transmission – a decrease of four since yesterday
  • 175 cases are currently active in Victoria
  • 21 cases of coronavirus are in hospital, there are no cases in intensive care
  • 19,259 people have recovered from the virus
  • A total of 2,890,495 test results have been received which is an increase of 15,439 since yesterday.
Of the 175 current active cases in Victoria:
  • 167 are in metropolitan Melbourne under the Second Step of our roadmap
  • Eight are in regional local government areas under the Third Step of our roadmap. There are five active cases are in Mitchell Shire and three in Greater Shepparton.
Of the total cases
  • 8,919 cases are from metropolitan Melbourne, while 1199 are from regional Victoria
  • Total cases include 9689 men and 10,613 women
  • Total number of healthcare workers: 3599, active cases: 14
  • There are 25 active cases relating to aged care facilities
Active aged care outbreaks with the highest active case numbers are as follows:
  • 13 active cases are currently linked to Estia Aged Care Facility Keilor (total cases: 52)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to Uniting Age Well Preston (total cases: 5)
  • 3 active cases are currently linked to Embracia Moonee Valley Aged Care Facility (total cases: 83)
Non-aged care outbreaks with the highest number of active cases include:
  • 14 active cases are currently linked to the Chadstone Shopping Centre (total cases: 37)
  • 11 active cases are currently linked to the Box Hill Hospital (total cases: 12)
  • 9 cases are linked to the south-eastern community (total cases: 9)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Frankston Family (total cases: 13)
  • 5 active cases are currently linked to the Oddfellows Café in Kilmore (total cases: 6)
  • 4 active cases are currently linked to the Elwood community (total cases: 4)
Click to expand...

And now to the local government areas (top 10 listed below, you can view the entire table at the following website: Department of Health and Human Services Victoria | Coronavirus update for Victoria - 15 October 2020):
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREACONFIRMED CASES (EVER)CURRENT CASES (ACTIVE)
WYNDHAM226821
BRIMBANK203816
HUME165115
BANYULE44813
HOBSONS BAY50313
MONASH33912
MELTON114110
WHITEHORSE2179
FRANKSTON2517
GREATER DANDENONG5417
PORT PHILLIP2947
INTERSTATE980
OVERSEAS40
UNKNOWN960
TOTAL20315175

There was a story on ABC's 7:30 tonight about coronavirus in Wyndham, which has more cases than anywhere else in Australia. You can view it on ABC iView or you can watch it tonight at 2330 AEDT (2300 ACDT in Adelaide, 2230 AEST in Brisbane, 2200 ACST in Darwin and 2030 AWST in Perth) on ABC News. I watched it as I have relatives in the Wyndham area, and following whats happening in that particular area. My LGA is second on the list.

Today, I finished another online course and did a bit of studying Korean. I also did some writing. I watched some television (including watching a bit of 7:30 as mentioned above) and I am currently listening to the radio.

TOMORROW: Study Korean and listen to the radio. I will be watching television tomorrow night.

See you tomorrow.
 
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