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New COVID death milestone a concern for global economies
The global death toll from COVID-19 has now passed four million
Over the past year-and-a-half, official sources by Johns Hopkins University have found the number of people who have died from COVID is equal to the number of people killed in battle in all of the world’s wars since 1982.
This toll is also three times the number of people killed in traffic accidents every year – which for context is the population LA
The 4 million death toll is believed to be an undercount due to overlooked cases
That means, there actually are more deaths to the virus that have not been counted.
But in better news, the rate of deaths per date has plummeted since the introduction of the vaccine.
FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled “vaccine” in front of an AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Vaccine Rollout vs Continued Lockdowns
Many nations across the world are right not in the middle of rolling out the COVID vaccine to citizens. Vaccinations produced by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson are being used in the inoculation phase.
The US has already vaccinated 330m people, while other nations aren’t too far behind.
But while others are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, other countries are still in lockdown or entering restrictions yet again.
Australia is again going battling the virus, with many states in lockdown
Greater Sydney’s lockdown has been extended by seven days, with a threat of even tougher restrictions in the city’s southwest.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the May jobs report after U.S. employers boosted hiring amid the easing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S., June 4, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Vietnam enters another lockdown
Nine million people in Ho Chi Minh City have been ordered into lockdown, again. The commercial hub continues to struggle to contain the most serious COVID-19 outbreak so far.
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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