"The United States on Friday surpassed 300,000 daily coronavirus cases, the second alarming record this week. The number, which roughly equates to the population of St. Louis, Pittsburgh or Cincinnati, comes about two months after the country reported 100,000 coronavirus cases a day for the first time, and one day after more than 4,000 people died from the virus, also a record.”
Washington Post

There is not much I more I can say. Already astronomically high new COVID case numbers have doubled in 8 weeks time. As a result, I am again posting digital art today; rather than a "normal" photograph. Today is anything but normal.

UPDATE & Friday ADDENDUM to Wednesday's entry: https://pbase.com/britestar/image/171328129 “CDC director warns of Covid-19 surge after US Capitol riot."

"US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that the riots at the US Capitol on Wednesday was likely a coronavirus ‘surge event’ and ‘is going to have public health consequences.’ Redfield called the riots a ‘very, very sad day’ and expressed concern that 'members of Congress and law enforcement could have been exposed by the pro-Trump mob, perpetuating the spread of coronavirus. Then these individuals all are going in cars and trains and planes going home all across the country right now. So I do think this is an event that will probably lead to a significant spreading event,’ Redfield said.” CNN