Public shaming of Covid rule breakers in China.. Police in Jingxi city paraded alleged violators of Covid rules through the streets The four suspects had to carry placards displaying their photos and names China banned such public shaming and parading of criminal suspects in 2010 But the practice has resurfaced amid extremely strict lockdown controls … Read moreVirus shaming in China
The Drudge Report headline running today involves a pun about the Omicron variant, coupled with a link to a story where health officials warn of millions of cases per day in the United States within weeks. The site is using an image of a grayed out skull for the headline, clearly and pick up the … Read moreDrudge goes creepy for Christmas
Francis Collins, retiring from the NIH, warns of his COVID fears in the coming weeks.. As the omicron variant threatens record-breaking rates of infections in the U.S., Collins departs with a fear. If Americans don’t take COVID-19 seriously, the country could see 1 million daily infections, he said. “We cannot afford to let down our … Read moreMillions of daily COVID cases possible in the United States
Rumors abound that “four actors” from SNL have tested positive for coronavirus — and “three others” called out because they were now “fearful” about coming to NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Center.. The show therefore continued but with no audience.. the musical guest canceled .. Although some set sources claimed executive producer Lorne Michaels, 77, … Read moreNot ready for prime time mess: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COVID OUTBREAK RATTLES CAST MEMBERS
President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Tuesday to address the omicron variant and unveil new steps the administration is taking to help communities in need of assistance, a White House official told NBC News on Saturday. Biden is expected to go beyond his already unveiled “Winter Plan” with additional measures while “issuing a stark warning … Read moreNightmare before Christmas: Biden to address nation on omicron
There have been 65,525 new cases confirmed in London in the last seven days, with 26,418 cases reported the last 24 hours – the highest figure since the start of the pandemic. And in the last week, the number of Covid patients in the capital’s hospitals has risen by 29 per cent. Mr Khan warned … Read more‘Major incident’ declared in London amid huge concern at rise in Omicron cases
How bad will omicron be? Well we will not have to hypothesize about this too much longer. Great Britain will face the very likely scenario of more than 1 million cases per day by the end of this month, and United States million will have even more daily by the end of January. Batten down the hatches.
The number of reported Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. have surpassed 800,000, as the coronavirus pandemic is set to continue into 2022. Data from Johns Hopkins University on Tuesday showed the U.S. has exceeded 800,000 Covid-19 fatalities, close to two years after the first deaths from the disease were recorded in the country in February … Read moreCovid deaths in 2021 top 2020’s total
Philadelphia officials announced Monday that proof of a COVID-19 vaccine will soon be required to eat inside a restaurant or food establishment. The rollout begins January 3, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said. More.. Officials said the mandate applies at places where people can eat together indoors, like indoor restaurants, bars, sports venues – … Read moreVaccinated only permitted to eat indoors in Philadelphia
A TALE OF TWO ISSUES.. Merged together into a mixed bad of madness in the midst of a pandemic that is driving people to the edge of darkness in their minds… x x x One one hand, surging COVID cases is leading Pennsylvania into hospital turmoil.. the abyss of a cold dark winter and beds … Read moreKEYSTONE STATE COVID EXPRESS