EU executive head Ursula von der Leyen has warned Hungary of possible legal proceedings if executive powers to tackle coronavirus go to far. Prime Minister Victor Orban can now pass decrees without parliament’s approval.
— Read on m.dw.com/en/eus-von-der-leyen-threatens-hungarys-orban-with-legal-action/a-53101386
Monthly Archives: April 2020
A Dire Sunday Thought
Today is Easter and this country is in the midst of this damn pandemic and that brings me to the horrific prediction for today…..
A well-regarded coronavirus forecasting model now says the most ominous coronavirus day in the US won’t be in a week’s time but this Sunday—the date on which the daily death rate in the US is projected to peak at 2,212 deaths. The Tuesday night update to the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) model is yet again predicting far fewer American lives lost. Last Thursday, its model put the number at 93,531. The latest update dropped that count to 60,415 by Aug. 4.
There are some other positive downward adjustments, among them, a decrease in the projected number of ventilators needed here from nearly 32,000 to about 16,500, as well as the number of ICU beds needed at the virus’ peak now…
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White House rips U.S.-funded outlet Voice of America in daily newsletter – POLITICO
White House rips U.S.-funded outlet Voice of America in daily newsletter – POLITICO
— Read on www.politico.com/news/2020/04/10/white-house-attacks-voice-of-america-daily-newsletter-179191
Does he even know what he is saying? Maybe he knows his followers only listen to what he says now and doesn’t care if it’s true or jives with what he said yesterday…
Trailblazers Of Puerto Rico: Meet The Couple Making Shields For Healthcare Workers On The Frontlines Of COVID-19

A report by Melissa Jun Rowley for Forbes. “I think I have a fascination with doing pieces that help people in need,” said María Laura Martínez …
Trailblazers Of Puerto Rico: Meet The Couple Making Shields For Healthcare Workers On The Frontlines Of COVID-19
Drew Brees donates $5 million to Louisiana coronavirus relief — ProFootballTalk

Saints quarterback Drew Brees embedded himself in his adopted hometown after Hurricane Katrina. Now, he’s giving back to Louisiana in another time of…
Drew Brees donates $5 million to Louisiana coronavirus relief — ProFootballTalk
Jalopy #classicars #elderlycare #memories

Grandpa’s car always made that noise leather-like seats had that smell the doors made a special creak chrome had a sheen whitewalls always clean it …
Jalopy #classicars #elderlycare #memories
Coronavirus: Funding for virus-hunting program restored – Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration had sought to slash the budget of a virus-hunting agency before the coronavirus outbreak. Now it’s got plenty of cash.
— Read on www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-11/trump-budget-cut-virus-hunting-coronavirus-pandemic
Pentagon awarding contract to boost N95 mask production capacity by 39 million – Reuters
The Pentagon said Saturday it is using its authority under the Defense Production Act to boost the supply of N95 masks, which are essential for protecting healthcare professionals from the coronavirus and are in short supply in many places.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-pentagon/pentagon-awarding-contract-to-boost-n95-mask-production-capacity-by-39-million-idUSKCN21T0U8
By all means, wear a face mask. Just don’t think it will make you invincible | Renee C Wurth | Opinion | The Guardian
Masks will not give us superpowers, nor make social distancing unnecessary. We need to do all of the above until we have a vaccine
— Read on www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/11/face-mask-coronavirus-cdc-social-distancing
‘New hope’: Queen reassures nation in first Easter message | UK news | The Guardian
Monarch’s speech is said to be her contribution to those marking occasion at home
— Read on www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/apr/11/new-hope-queen-reassures-nation-in-first-easter-message
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