The COVID-19 landscape is shifting. The epicentre is no longer
Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province. After 76 days,
that city's complete lockdown ended
on Wednesday: the borders reopened, many restrictions were
lifted, however officials warned further infections are likely.
The new geographical focus of the novel coronavirus outbreak is
New York City. It recorded its highest number of fatalities in a
single day this week:
779 deceased. And while the situation in Italy
is still dire, experts forecast the UK will become the
worst hit nation in Europe.
Meanwhile, NSW recorded its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases
in a single day since mid-March – 48 – which prompted
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to remark that some of the
social restrictions could be eased
by 1 May.
