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

Coronavirus Wisconsin Today: Trump WI rallies canceled after positive COVID-19 test; county health leader quitting over virus handling – ABC7 Chicago

Wisconsin reported 1,865 new coronavirus cases, with 5 additional deaths Sunday. The state set a new record for COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday with 27.

Wisconsin hospital officials report they’re close to being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, forcing doctors to transfer patients to other facilities and build waiting lists. State health officials also reported a total of 7,646 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized as of Sunday. Source: Coronavirus Wisconsin Today: Trump WI rallies canceled after positive COVID-19 test; county health leader quitting over virus handling – ABC7 Chicago

Kentucky reports highest number of new virus cases ever

Kentucky reported its highest ever number of new coronavirus cases on Saturday.

“We now have 1,275 new cases announced today, meaning 1,275 Kentuckians have just tested positive,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a news release. “This is our highest number of cases ever. This is the highest number of cases per week ever and we have one more day that will add to the count, and it shows that we have to do better.”

Source: Kentucky reports highest number of new virus cases ever

Paris moved to maximum COVID alert. — What Now News 24 (Translation: Old normal is just that – everyone needs to develop a new normal that deals with Covid-19 and the next human facilitated pandemic as impetus to change to sustainable human society)

Image Credit: AFP The city of Paris and three surrounding counties will close as from Tuesday, in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. On Sunday, the Prime Minister Jean Castex’s office said that the government saw no improvement in the number of cases, leading to a decision to place Paris on maximum […]

Paris moved to maximum COVID alert. — What Now News 24

US police used British anti-riot gear at Black Lives Matter protests

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Revelation contradicts official assurance that no UK-made equipment was used to repress peaceful demonstrations

US law enforcement officers used British anti-riot gear to strike protesters during their controversial policing of Black Lives Matter demonstrations, despite assurances from the Conservative government that no UK-made equipment was used to repress peaceful protest.

Officers deployed at demonstrations in Washington DC hit protesters and in one case a journalist using shields made by the British-based firm DMS Plastics. Video and photographs suggest, and a lawsuit alleges, that officers charged at protesters, rather than acting in self-defence. US forces deny the allegations.

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Paris bars to close for two weeks as city moves to maximum Covid alert

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French PM says the capital has passed all three benchmarks for highest alert, as Irish experts reportedly call for return to full lockdown

Paris is to be placed on maximum Covid-19 alert, meaning bars will be forced to close for two weeks from Tuesday and restaurants will have to put in place new sanitary protocols to stay open, the prime minister has ordered.

Jean Castex’s office said there had been no improvement in the Paris region since the French capital passed all three of the government’s criteria for being put on the highest level of alert mid last week.

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I’m worn out. This president has pushed my mind to the raggedy edge — The Chatty Introvert

I should probably shave my head again. Every morning when I look in the mirror, it’s grayer and grayer. It’ll probably be full gray by the time the damned polls close. I feel like I should’ve been a mental gymnast to try and get what the hell was going on with Dump the past few […]

I’m worn out. This president has pushed my mind to the raggedy edge — The Chatty Introvert