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Friday US COVID News

“US reports 126,480 new coronavirus cases, another single-day high.” CNN

“US Covid-19 cases are going to “explode” in the coming weeks, former FDA commissioner says.” CNN

“Mark Meadows, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Has the Coronavirus.
Mr. Meadows aided President Trump’s efforts to play down the virus throughout the summer. A Trump campaign adviser and four other White House aides also tested positive.” New York Times “Meadows traveled with United States President Donald Trump on Sunday and Monday. He was also at the White House election night party on Tuesday and in close contact with members of the President’s family. White House officials are now alarmed given Meadows has been around other staffers while potentially contagious, one aide says. The White House had invited people to watch the results roll in that night.” CNN - Another Trump Super Spreader Event.

“The demonization of experts -- a long-lasting legacy of the 2016 populist earthquake in US politics -- shows no sign of slowing down. This year, public health officials are in the firing line for attempting to save American lives. Twitter permanently suspended an account belonging to former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon after he suggested Thursday morning that the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and FBI Director Christopher Wray should be beheaded. Even if comments from political influencers do not directly call for violence, war-like symbols and veiled references can validate violence and potentially inspire people to action” CNN

(KMOV.com) -- Missouri reported another record-breaking number of new COVID-19 cases on Friday.

“Kansas City hospitals 'dangerously close' to capacity as COVID-19 cases rise” KCTV

“The increase in hospitalizations is putting a strain on staffing at hospitals on both sides of the state line. The Kansas Hospital Association reports 30% of hospitals in the state are anticipating staffing shortages this week. That includes 12 hospitals in the greater Kansas City region.” KMBC News

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The “safest” place to be this Fall is undoubtedly at home in a very limited social bubble.

With the weather again warm, I spent the afternoon outside playing with the new camera & watching the leaves fall in our yard. It was a pleasant afternoon away from the stress of waiting for the results of the recent presidential election. Those results are still pending.