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On October 18, 2019, in New York, The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation hosted Event 201, a high-level pandemic exercise. The exercise illustrated areas where public/private partnerships will be necessary during the response to a severe pandemic in order to […]
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The coronavirus is spreading around the planet at a frightening speed and people are justifiably terrified.
But there are also other things happening in the world right now, too. And we’re missing out on a lot of them because of the wall-to-wall coverage of the pandemic.
AskReddit users shared some things you might have missed in the news lately.
“There’s a shady law trying get rid of encryption.
Link.”
“There’s solid proof that the elected Colombian president campaigned with narcotraffic money. Most likely they bought the presidency for him.”
“The last Ebola patient was discharged in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
“Corey Feldman accused Charlie Sheen of rape.”
“Cairo is flooding because of a thunderstorm. Utilities have been off all day today! People’s homes have been flooded, sewers are overflowing and there are injuries (possibly deaths)
Not to mention the property damage in the millions racking up to private and public property.
Cairo floods every winter due to lack of proper infrastructure, but this storm is severe.”
“A second person was cured of HIV in the UK.”
“Parts of Africa and South Asia are having their crops decimated by a massive locust swarm, and its estimated to impact the food security for about 20 million people.”
“Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill that would see insulin prices capped at $50 per month, potentially making the state the third to set limits on the cost of the life-saving medication.”
“A new dinosaur the size of a hummingbird was found literally just yesterday. Here’s the link for the article.”
“The Taliban never intended to follow the treaty recently signed with the U.S.”
“Oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Don’t know much about it but my jaw just about dropped on my way home from a semi remote vacation and saw that gas was almost down to $1.90 a gallon in our city. Think they had oil going for like $30 a barrel or something.”
“Arguably the best women’s basketball player, Maya Moore, has not played the last couple of seasons because she wanted to focus on trying to release a innocent man from being wrongly accused. A couple of weeks ago she succeeded in that and he was released.”
“Russian parliament passed a reform allowing Putin to stay president until 2036.”
“A cow in florida has evaded police for two months.”
Link.
“Russians killed 36 Turkish soldiers in Syria
All out war between Turkey and Syria
A oilprice war between Saudi Arabia and Russia
A refugee crisis in Greece and border fights between the Greek and Turkish police
2 American and 1 British soldiers were killed in Iraq, the US is currently responding with massive airstrikes
Ceasefire in Syria (ceasefire means a rearmament because the Rebels and SAA have lost a huge amount of people and material in the last few weeks).”
“México had a “day without women”.
March 9th we had a national woman’s strike where women were encouraged to not go anywhere. Schools, offices, public places did not have more than a couple of women during the day and it was done to show our disappointment towards gender violence and our anger against the poor actions taken to stop it.
It caused more than a billion of dollars of loses in our country in general.”
“GOP senate crossed aisle to rebuke Betsy Devos for collecting on student loans that were supposed to be forgiven.
They went against Trump’s rich buddy.
She’s still in her position though, despite the corruption.”
I have to admit, I hadn’t heard of a lot of those things that are going on right now.
How about you?
Do you know of some other important news stories that most people have missed lately?
If so, please share them with us in the comments!
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One of the things that’s making things rougher for so many right now is not being able to grab the cleaning and sanitizing products we need to keep our spaces and people safe.
There are a lot of jerks out there hoarding more than they need, leaving others out in the cold…but the Shine Distillery & Grill in Portland, OR, are not those jerks.
Instead of hoarding and panicking, they’re turning their alcohol waste into hand sanitizer – and they’re giving it away for free.
Jon Poteet, the owner, explained that the first batch of alcohol that comes out isn’t drinkable, and until now, they’ve been using it as a cleaning agent for their restaurant, bar, and distillery.
Before deciding to turn it into something for the public, Poteet reached out to local authorities to check on the legality of giving away waste alcohol and learned that, as long as they’re not making money off it, it’s fine.
The Shine Distillery is using the 80% alcohol solution, adding Xanthan gum to thicken it, putting in some water and tossing it into a branded bottle.
People are grabbing up the effective and free product, and Poteet says he’s happy to be a part of the local Portland community. As long as he’s helping his friends and neighbors to be happy and healthy, he figures its a good day.
The only thing he asks is that if you take some hand sanitizer, you buy something to go from the restaurant or bar.
And if you use the bathroom while you’re there, he’s got a sign posted to remind people to wash their hands.
This is a stand up guy.
Let’s all be more like Joe Poteet in these uncertain times.
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There are so many stories out there about how people are coming together during this time of global crisis, which is great. There’s a pandemic, people are scared, people are nervous, people are struggling to live in isolation – but for every so many people going out of their way to make the best out of bad situation, there are always going to be those few looking for ways to stir up unrest or to take advantage of it in some way.
There have been hoaxes and myths and bad information spreading since the very beginning, and the best way to combat those things is to keep yourself informed.
Here are the latest hoaxes making the rounds – make note!
While some cities have taken more measures than others, instituting curfews and shelter-in-place orders, you’ll want to verify what your own state’s governor’s recommendations are.
Text message rumors of a national #quarantine are FAKE. There is no national lockdown. @CDCgov has and will continue to post the latest guidance on #COVID19. #coronavirus
— NSC (@WHNSC) March 16, 2020
There’s no reason to believe any official direction would come from the UN and not from the President.
Rumors are spreading online and in group chats and also claims to have information about a national lockdown that are not true (as far as we know).
US authorities have stated that colloidal silver, vitamins, teas, and essential oils are not approved treatments or valid preventative measures against COVID-19.
Hackers are using the virus to pretend to be HR departments, company executives, and personal health organizations in order to gain access to computers and steal credentials.
People are claiming this will work if you drink enough water.
This is dangerous, and half a million people have checked out the YouTube video.
This is lighting my timeline up and it's getting on my nerves. To be clear: there is no evidence whatsoever that ibuprofen, NSAIDs, and other anti-inflammatories increase susceptibility to #SARSCoV2 #HCoV19 #COVID19 #coronavirus.https://t.co/BxdP9Bdsio
— Dr. Angela Rasmussen (@angie_rasmussen) March 14, 2020
A viral WhatsApp post claimed that 4 different COVID-19 patients got worse after taking anti-inflammatories.
The first case was confirmed in the US in January, and patients have been known to be re-infected, besides.
FAKE
This scary screenshot is circulating in London WhatsApp groups – @MPSCamden have confirmed to me it's a fake.
Follow @JaneLytv for more coronavirus misinformation debunks. pic.twitter.com/SaTJg3DjDI
— Joey D'Urso (@josephmdurso) March 17, 2020
A rumor was circulating that criminals were going door-to-door pretending to be testing for the virus but really casing your house.
There you have it, folks. As with the news and scientific “facts” before the outbreak of this virus, make sure that you’re getting your information from valid sources, and double-checking it, too.
Where are you going to get information during these crazy times? It might be good to make sure they’re accredited and adjust accordingly!
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It can be difficult to find firsthand information about what coming down with the virus is like. We don’t know anyone who personally has it (thank goodness!) but sometimes a lack of details can be scarier than knowing everything right up front.
Which is all to say that many people relying on accounts from celebrities and strangers who have contracted the virus (and survived).
Actress Rachel Matthews (Happy Death Day, Frozen II) is one of those people who has gotten sick and been comfortable sharing her experience.
She posted it on her Instagram story, beginning with the scary fact that she was officially diagnosed with coronavirus.
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After that, she began to detail what her symptoms looked like, day by day.
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She pointed out in her caption that since tests are really hard to come by, people should be self-isolating if they feel sick and have any/all symptoms of the virus.
“The reality is, [tests] are INSANELY hard to come by,” she wrote. “Our country is very behind and we don’t have much of a system in place. I only got tested because I had been around a confirmed case and had been showing symptoms.
“Please, if you have any symptoms at all but can’t find a test please just treat yourself as if you are positive. Rest, drink lots of liquids, and SELF QUARANTINE.”
Matthews also shared a post from Idris Elba, who has also tested positive.
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing
No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
There you go, friends – I hope these posts and the information they contain can give you a bit more peace of mind about the current state of the world.
If you’ve had COVID-19 or know someone person who has, please add any pertinent information in the comments!
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We’re not laughing at the situation. We’re just saying that maybe laughing is the best way to get through the situation, that’s all.
If you’re of the same mind, then you’re going to love these 16 jokes about the total sh*tshow of the world right now.
Update: Not all sports are cancelled pic.twitter.com/VHmxFinflV
— Marty O (@martoo14) March 14, 2020
QUARANTINE DIARY
Day 1: I have stocked up on enough non-perishable food and supplies to last me for months, maybe years, so that I can remain in isolation for as long as it takes to see out this pandemic
Day 1 + 45 minutes: I am in the supermarket because I wanted a Twix
— Sir Michael (@Michael1979) March 12, 2020
Finally introverts experience a world that is suited for us. All events cancelled, we don't even have to go thru the trouble of flaking. No one is making random small talk or physical contact. Everybody minding their business.
— Chun E (@LIBGyal) March 12, 2020
Day 2 without sports:
Found a young lady sitting on my couch yesterday. Apparently she’s my wife. She seems nice.
— JR (@IsoJoeJR) March 13, 2020
It’s true, laughter really is the best medicine! For boredom and loneliness. Not real things, like, yanno…
Got a joke of your own we’ve got to hear? Which one of these were your fave?
Leave it in the comments!
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Since we don’t have any actual medicine for this virus (yet), we might as well deploy a little humor!
Sure, it won’t cure COVID-19, but it might alleviate some of the stir-crazy symptoms of being stuck at home, don’t you think?
If you agree, give these 14 coronavirus jokes a go.
Got this big roll of toilet paper as a gag gift for Christmas. Whose laughing now!? from funny
The owner of my gym just emailed a more thorough, detailed, thoughtful plan for dealing with coronavirus than the President of the United States.
— Daniel Summers (@WFKARS) March 12, 2020
Does anyone know else want some Corona from technicallythetruth
Corona be like. from memes
I definitely feel a little bit better. If nothing else, the reminder that we’re all in this together is appreciated!
What’s your favorite joke or meme about COVID-19?
We’d love to hear it in the comments!
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