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MUST READ – NYTimes: How the World Missed Covid-19’s Silent Spread
It is now widely accepted that seemingly healthy people can spread the virus, though uncertainty remains over how much they have contributed to the pandemic. Though estimates vary, models using data from Hong Kong, Singapore and China suggest that 30 to 60 percent of spreading occurs when people have no symptoms.
“This was, I think, a very simple truth,” Dr. Rothe said. “I was surprised that it would cause such a storm. I can’t explain it.”
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NYTimes: Allies, Don’t Fail Us Again
NYTimes: Why the Coronavirus Is Winning
MUST READ – NYTimes: George Floyd Protests: Live News and Updates
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Global Rallies Against Racism and Police Brutality
Police departments across the United States are re-examining their use-of-force policies. And health officials are warning about the risk of spreading the coronavirus.
Tens of thousands have turned out in London to call for an end to racism and police brutality.
MUST READ – NYTimes: The Police Are Rioting. We Need to Talk About It.
Watch – City of DC Names Street to White House After Black Lives Matter; Emblazons Name on Road
City of DC Names Street to White House After Black Lives Matter; Emblazons Name on Road
Watch – Police pull over Florida state attorney
Police pull over Florida state attorney
Watch – Downtown Salt Lake City Protests Elderly Man knocked down
Downtown Salt Lake City Protests Elderly Man knocked down