COVID Outbreak Ship Won’t Sail To Asia Until 2022
(Santa Clarita, CA) — The first cruise ship to have a coronavirus outbreak is staying away from Asia. All sailings have been canceled through April of 2022. Diamond Princess will instead be redeployed to a new destination. The ship was quarantined in Japan back in February with nearly 700 cases on board. Most major cruise lines have suspended service through October.
Trump To Extend Unemployment Benefits, Defer Payroll Tax
(Bedminster, NJ) — President Trump is promising to provide coronavirus relief. He plans to use executive action to extend extra unemployment benefits to the end of the year. Trump didn’t reveal how much it would be. Democrats wants it to remain 600-dollars a week but Republicans have suggested 200. Trump also says he’ll defer payroll tax until January if no deal on a new bill is reached. Students loans will be on hold as well and renters will be given more time to avoid eviction.
Trump Tweets After Stimulus Talks Break Down
(Undated) — President Trump is taking a swipe at Democratic leaders after talks over a stimulus package broke down. On Twitter, Trump claimed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were only “interested in bailout money for poorly run Democrat cities and states.” He noted the one-trillion dollars they asked for and argued it had nothing to do with the coronavirus. Administration officials have said Trump was looking at taking executive action if a deal couldn’t be reached.
Dentists Treating ‘Mask Mouth’ With Bad Breath
(Undated) — It seems masking up is coming with a side effect of bad breath. Dentists say they’re treating a new set of symptoms like decaying teeth, receding gum lines and seriously sour breath. They’ve dubbed it “mask mouth.” Patients who’ve never had cavities are getting them for the first time. That’s because breathing through the mouth with a mask on increases the dryness and buildup of bad bacteria. The solution? Dentists say to breathe through your nose.
Novavax To Sell COVID-19 Vaccine In Many Countries
(Gaithersburg, MD) — Novavax is going to work with multiple drugmakers to get its coronavirus vaccine to many spots around the world. One-billion doses will go to India in addition to low and middle-income countries. Novavax has also struck a deal for over 250-million doses with a Japanese drugmaker. The company’s stock is reacting positively to the news as it’s up five-percent.
Libertarian Candidate Bitten By Bat
(Jackson, MS) — Libertarian presidential nominee Jo Jorgensen is missing a campaign rally in Jackson, Mississippi Saturday after she was bitten by a bat. Instead, she’ll be getting a rabies vaccine as a precaution. In a Facebook post, the Jorgensen campaign said that she’ll still be attending an event in Hattiesburg later in the afternoon.
Robin Williams Documentary “Robin’s Wish” Explores His Final Days
(Paradise Cay, CA) — A new Robin Williams documentary is exploring the actor and comedian’s final days unknowingly battling a neurological disorder. “Robin’s Wish” is the true story of the days leading up to his death as he experienced the degenerative disorder called Lewy Body Dementia, characterized by paranoia, insomnia and hallucinations. The title comes from a conversation with his wife about what legacy he wanted to leave the world and he had said, “I want to help people be less afraid.” The film featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews will be available for streaming September 1st.
Fauci Will Repeat COVID Safety Guidelines Ad Nauseam
(Washington, DC) — Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci [[ FOW-chee ]] says he’ll repeat the public health principles until he’s blue in the face because “those things work”. He says wear a mask, physically distance, avoid crowds and wash your hands. He emphasized wearing a mask means the country can open up. Fauci added we could come out of the fall and winter looking good if people follow the basic guidelines.
OH Gov: Don’t Take My False Positive Test The Wrong Way
(Cedarville, OH) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine wants folks to still have confidence in testing even though he dealt with a false positive. On CNN’s State of the Union, the Republican governor said his false positive happened during an antigen test. He described that as a “screening test.” DeWine’s positive test prevented him from meeting President Trump when he came to Cleveland last week.