August 5

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Coronavirus update: WHO team in China had 'extensive discussions' with scientists in Wuhan

The World Health Organization says a team sent to China for preliminary investigations into the origins of the coronavirus received updates on epidemiological studies and animal health research from Chinese counterparts, while The Philippines records a regional daily case high.

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August 6

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Coronavirus update: Fauci says he and his family received death threats over proposed COVID-19 measures

United States' top infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci, says he "wouldn't have imagined in his wildest dreams" that people could be so set against "pure public health principles".

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Go doggies, Go! Lots of treats involved. Thanks PTG for sharing, animals have such a calming effect.... unless it is a hippo trampling after you, , or a grizzly... or a cougar... or...

Well, they are all great too, and shouldn't be wiped off the face of the earth by the earth's greatest predator, humans. (or is it virus and bacteria?)

It is truly sad that people don't honor the valued "don't kill the messenger"

But when Trump sends a messenger out who delivers not what his veil proscribes, he puts a target on the messenger's back, and his rabid followers are all too ready to take aim.

August 7th... Will this year ever end?

www.abc.net.au

Coronavirus update: Africa passes 1 million confirmed virus cases, true number likely far higher

Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 1 million, but global health experts say the true toll is likely several times higher, reflecting the gaping lack of testing for the continent's 1.3 billion people.

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August 8

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Coronavirus update: US death toll now nearly a quarter of global total

The country has recorded 160,003 deaths and 4.91 million infections, with experts warning nearly 300,000 US residents could be dead from COVID-19 by December 1.

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It is really sad, and horrific that the death tolls in minority populations are so high.

I am financially able to not have to work (definitely not rich, though getting a bit bored), and feeling like I must do something for the community, yet not wanting to get exposure, and spread it to family by even delivering groceries and visiting from a distance in the backyard. *Though I do, but have disinfective sheets to wipe stuff down on purchases.

Don't want to kill off the grandparents, who can still live at home, and not in a nursing facility.

August 10

www.abc.net.au

UK reports more than 1,000 new virus cases in biggest increase since reopening

Britain, one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 infections, its highest daily increase since June.

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Not Antonio!!!

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Coronavirus update: Antonio Banderas reveals he has COVID-19 on his 60th birthday

Actor Antonio Banderas reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19, with the Mask of Zorro star saying he felt "a bit more tired than usual" but confident he will recover.

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SOMETHING FOR ALL OF US...

YouTube

Josh Groban - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live from Madison Square Garden)

Official Live video for Josh Groban's version of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" from 'Bridges Live: Madison Square Garden' Get it now at https://wbr.lnk.to/bri...