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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

COVID-19 case activity varies at RGV schools; additional data still sought – The Monitor

So far, 9,719 students and 6,454 staff members across the state have been infected with COVID-19 on public school campuses since the beginning of August, according to the Texas Education Agency. Hidalgo County students and teachers make up part of those numbers.

“We’ve had several outbreaks of school teachers, cafeteria workers, just as we had feared and warned,” county Health Authority Ivan Melendez said. “There’s going to be problems, and we’re seeing them already.”

Based on information from just a handful of school districts, at least 100 students and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since mid-August at Hidalgo County districts.

Source: COVID-19 case activity varies at RGV schools; additional data still sought – The Monitor

Belarus: Thousands turn out for protests despite police threat to open fire | News | DW | 18.10.2020

Belarusian opposition supporters hold a white and red flag during a protest in Minsk For the 10th straight weekend, anti-Lukashenko protesters marched through Minsk despite threats from police to fire live ammunition. Police reportedly fired rubber bullets into the air to disperse demonstrators. Source: Belarus: Thousands turn out for protests despite police threat to open fire | News | DW | 18.10.2020

Local Black Greeks undertaking voter outreach initiative | News | phillytrib.com

“This is an initiative of Black fraternities and sororities that have come together to make sure people understand the importance of voter registration and also to educate voters especially in the African-American community about the process,” said Green.

Green received calls from some of his fraternity brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi who were concerned with Philadelphia being a crucial aspect of Pennsylvania from a voting perspective. They put together this operation to educate voters about mail-in balloting, voter registration and to get the word out at wards throughout the city: the 42nd Ward and 11th Ward previously, Saturday in the 17th Ward, and next week in the 49th Ward.

“Senator Kamala Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, which has also helped to galvanize fraternities and sororities around the country,” he said.

Richardson said it was her pleasure to team up with colleagues Green and Councilmember Cherelle Parker. “We are the three Black Greek members of Philadelphia City Council. This a nonpartisan effort so we are not telling you who to vote for, but we are telling everyone to get out and vote in the most consequential election of our lifetime today.”

Source: Local Black Greeks undertaking voter outreach initiative | News | phillytrib.com

Russia receives finalized approval for COVID-19 vaccine trials in India – The Jerusalem Post (the Putin-Modi bromance heats up?)

Russia has also reached an agreement with the biotechnology department of India’s Science and Technology Ministry to use its laboratories as a base for the Indian clinical trial, the source said.

Source: Russia receives finalized approval for COVID-19 vaccine trials in India – The Jerusalem Post

Man charged with arson after vehicle fire outside lobster pound in New Edinburgh, N.S. | CBC News (Indigenous rights and treaties under attack!)

A Digby County man was also charged in the midst of the ongoing dispute over the lobster fishery. Chris Gerald Melanson, 46, has been charged with assault after allegedly grabbing and shoving Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack on Wednesday during an altercation at the lobster pound in New Edinburgh.

RCMP said it has increased its presence in the Meteghan area, including an emergency response team, a critical incident command team and officers from Prince Edward Island who are trained in de-escalation and crowd control.

Source: Man charged with arson after vehicle fire outside lobster pound in New Edinburgh, N.S. | CBC News

Avian Flu Diary: UK NIHR: Living With COVID-19 (Long COVID)

Many COVID patients `recovered’ with permanent damage, due to pulmonary embolisms, thrombotic events, strokes, kidney damage, and heart attacks.  Others reported `brain fog‘, fatigue, and other debilitating symptoms lingering long after the virus had cleared their body.  Source: Avian Flu Diary: UK NIHR: Living With COVID-19 (Long COVID)