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Friday US COVID News

“The White House Knew Trump Had Likely Been Exposed to the Virus. He Traveled and Held Events Anyway.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-white-house-knew-trump-had-likely-been-exposed-to-the-virus-he-traveled-and-held-events-anyway/ar-BB19DnMM?ocid=msedgntp

“'Super spreader events'? Trump and Hicks may have exposed dozens of others to COVID-19 in recent days.” http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/super-spreader-events-trump-and-hicks-may-have-exposed-dozens-of-others-to-covid-19-in-recent-days/ar-BB19EjUY?ocid=ientp

“A senior official has confirmed to CNN that Bill Stepien, President Trump's campaign manager, tested positive for the coronavirus. In the past day, a number of other officials close to the President have also tested positive, including former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway.” CNN

Live updates: Trump arrives at Walter Reed hospital after positive coronavirus test; two senators test positive” https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/02/trump-biden-live-updates/

“COVID-19 'doesn't care if you're the president,' KC doctor says” https://www.kshb.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-doesnt-care-if-youre-the-president-kc-doctor-says

“Missouri keeps breaking COVID-19 records.The White House task force is calling out the state for being among the highest in the country when it comes to new COVID-19 cases” KSDK News

“Missouri breaks COVID-19 hospitalization record for 11th straight day” KMOV News

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We had the first frost of the season last night.

So all my tropical plants are now back inside the Solar Room. The above skipper seemed to be a bit baffled about his missing garden of nectar that used to be out on the deck.