In this week’s roundup, Brazil overtakes the US as the largest source of new COVID-19 cases, and over 40% of crew on the Al Kuwait ship have already tested positive. Government looks to ease continuous disclosure requirements for companies, as new data reveals regional Australia has been hit hardest by job losses. ‘False negative’ tests results may be very common, and COVID-19 may increase the risks of surgery.
The COVID-19 Working Group have released the next Pandemic Briefing aimed to assist actuaries advising Private Health Insurers.
In this article, Brent Walker brings to light seasonality and Vitamin D levels as factors to consider for COVID-19, particularly as Australia approaches its winter.
In today's roundup, we take a look at global confirmed cases - now passed five million – and the several new cases in Australia that are mostly linked to known sources. There has also been some positive progress in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and some new research linked to Vitamin D deficiency.
