Covid-19 Live Updates: More Than 100,000 Virus Patients Are Hospitalized in the U.S., a First. – The New York Times (Thanksgiving Leftovers?)

Avian Flu Diary: Taiwan Doubles Down On Facemask Wearing Against COVID-19

The Central Epidemic Command Center stated today (2) that my country has implemented the “Autumn and Winter Epidemic Prevention Project” on December 1, and it is mandatory for people to wear masks when performing activities in eight types of high-risk areas. Those who refuse to listen will be punished according to law. The command center further explained that the eight categories of fields include “medical care, public transportation, living consumption, education and learning, exhibitions and games, leisure and entertainment, religious sacrifices, and public institutions

Source: Avian Flu Diary: Taiwan Doubles Down On Facemask Wearing Against COVID-19

Coronavirus hospitalizations surge to unprecedented heights as California considers drastic steps – Los Angeles Times

The number of Californians hospitalized with the coronavirus surged to a record high for a fourth straight day — soaring above 8,000 amid continued concerns that a sustained spike in patients may eventually swamp the state’s healthcare system. Source: Coronavirus hospitalizations surge to unprecedented heights as California considers drastic steps – Los Angeles Times

Putin orders start of large-scale coronavirus vaccination in Russia ‘next week’ — Meduza

The Sputnik V vaccine is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials, involving 40,000 volunteers. On November 24, the researchers developing the vaccine reported that it has shown more than 95 percent effectiveness.

Russia has also registered a second coronavirus vaccine, “EpiVakKorona,” developed by the Vector Research Center. It is currently in the midst of Phase III clinical trials, as well.

Source: Putin orders start of large-scale coronavirus vaccination in Russia ‘next week’ — Meduza

MASALA POTATO.

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Delicious food recipes

PREP TIME-10 mins

COOK TIME-20 mins

TOTAL TIME-30 mins

COURSE-Vegetable

SERVINGS-8 servings

CALORIES-197 kcal

INGREDIENTS 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a dry saucepan or cast iron skillet, roast the garlic, skin on, for a couple of minutes, turning over once, until slightly soft. Peel and place in a blender with the soaked chilies and ½ cup of water or the soaking liquid. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • In a large wok or saucepan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds and when they sputter, add the fenugreek and fennel seeds and turmeric. Stir for half a minute, then add…

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Why do we really do random acts of kindness?

Saania's diary - reflections, learnings, sparkles

We often hear the phrase “random acts of kindness”, it is a relatively well-known concept. When you think about the times you’ve practiced random acts of kindness, what are some past practices that come to mind?

I found myself thinking about this question as I wrote this post because it’s an interesting one to ask, “When did I give something without expecting anything in return?

A little too often, I find it difficult to spread light and positivity when I don’t get the same in return. I go on sprinkling my love and my kindness, and I even end up feeling silly when I don’t get treated the same. But one lovely summer afternoon, my very wise teacher told me – we should operate from happiness, and not for happiness, and treat people with no expectations of being treated the same. Spread love. Don’t always do it for…

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2nd Day of December – Fatcowco – 1982 – The first person to receive a permanent artificial heart

1982 – The first person to receive a permanent artificial heart

An artificial heart is a device that replaces the heart. Artificial hearts are typically used to bridge the time to heart transplantation, or to permanently replace the heart in the case that a heart transplant is impossible.

The first artificial heart to be successfully implanted in a human was the Jarvik-7 in 1982, designed by a team including Willem Johan Kolff and Robert Jarvik.

Source: 2nd Day of December – Fatcowco

Will Massachusetts Shut Down Again? New Town-by-Town COVID Hot Spots, Travel Order – NBC Boston (Nov 30)

Massachusetts released the latest community-level COVID-19 data over the holiday weekend, which showed that 81 cities and towns are now at high risk for the virus, up from 63 in the previous week.

The state also removed Vermont from the list of low-risk states, leaving Hawaii as the only state where visitors won’t be required to quarantine for 14 days or else test out of the quarantine restrictions.

Massachusetts also reported almost 10,000 new coronavirus cases over the 4-day weekend as the state continues to weather the second surge.

Source: Will Massachusetts Shut Down Again? New Town-by-Town COVID Hot Spots, Travel Order – NBC Boston

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