Virus shaming in China

Public shaming of Covid rule breakers in China.. Police in Jingxi city paraded alleged violators of Covid rules through the streets The four suspects had to carry placards displaying their photos and names China banned such public shaming and parading of criminal suspects in 2010  But the practice has resurfaced amid extremely strict lockdown controls  … Read moreVirus shaming in China

All eyes on the President: Biden had close contact with Covid-19-positive staff member

A member of the White House staff who is a close contact of the President tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, the White House revealed in a statement.  The individual, who the White House described as a “mid-level staffer,” tested positive on Monday morning after experiencing Covid symptoms on Sunday.  “Three days earlier, on Friday, … Read moreAll eyes on the President: Biden had close contact with Covid-19-positive staff member

‘Scary’ 6.2 earthquake strikes area near Eureka in Northern California

“It just started to rumble and rumble harder and harder for probably 20 seconds,” said Dexter. “The doors to the firehouse [next door] were shaking violently.” “It was bigger than [anything] I’ve felt in a long time out here,” she added. In Ferndale, a city between Eureka and Petrolia, several storefront windows were shattered along … Read more‘Scary’ 6.2 earthquake strikes area near Eureka in Northern California