Rambling

Another fun morning in the desert.  We started at 11.30am and only headed home after 5pm after cups of coffee, some chatting ,biscuits and a setting sun

Corona Virus Update
Bahrain recorded 7,273 new cases, 0 fatalities and 5,156 recoveries today.

U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 900,000, driven in part by Omicron surge
The latest tally marks an increase of more than 100,000 U.S. Covid-19 fatalities since Dec. 12, coinciding with a surge of infections and hospitalizations driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant of the virus.
Nationally, confirmed Covid-19 cases are now averaging 354,000 a day, half of what was reported less than two weeks ago and down from the peak of nearly 806,000 infections a day on Jan. 15. Many infections, however, go uncounted because they are detected by home-testing kits and not reported to public health authorities

Reports indicate that the Omicron wave is approaching its peak in Europe, while in some parts of the US, cases have been on a decline over the last few days. In South Africa, new daily cases have fallen by about 70 per cent from the mid-December peak.
“Global and national indicators confirm that the Omicron variant, despite rapidly spreading, has been causing fewer complications,” she said.
“It reflects symptoms similar to that of seasonal influenza, especially in those who are fully vaccinated with a booster dose.”