And another day of warnings, booster shots, long Covid, denying requests, a CA town declares itself ‘constitutional republic,’ abuse in convents, and the world’s first living robots can now reproduce comes to a close:
“Republicans hate Fauci, and the worst thing he ever did was try to keep them alive.” -- John Collins
Deaths
US: 801,326 (+1912)
World: 5,224,455 (+7369)
Cases
US: 49,301,070 (+201,480)
World: 262,376,035 (+615,039)
WHO warns that new virus variant poses ‘very high’ risk. The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the early evidence, saying the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with “severe consequences.”
US health officials urge more vaccinations as they work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant. It could be weeks before we have the answers…With much about Omicron still unknown, officials say vaccinations and boosters remain the best protection available.
All adults should get Covid booster shots when they're eligible, CDC says, striking a much stronger tone than its recommendations just a few weeks ago.
If needed, Moderna could begin testing and making an Omicron-specific vaccine in 2 to 3 months, official says.
One study found more than 200 symptoms associated with long COVID, many of which affect multiple organs or systems within the body. Deep fatigue is one of the most frequently reported long-term effects of COVID-19.
Pentagon denies Oklahoma governor's request and insists National Guard members must be vaccinated. The letter added that National Guard members who don't get vaccinated could be banned from "participation in drills and training conducted," and their status in the service could be jeopardized.
California town declares itself 'constitutional republic' to evade COVID rules. The declaration states any executive orders from the State of California or the federal government, which are "overreaching" or "clearly violate... constitutionally protected rights", will not be enforced by the city.
Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron. The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion.
Catholic nuns lift veil on abuse in convents. As the Roman Catholic Church pays more attention to the closed world of convents, where women spend much of their time in prayer and household work, more episodes of psychological, emotional and physical abuse are coming to light. — Such bullshit to treat people this way. Religion and belief in God are not necessary nor sufficient conditions for being a good person.
Bisexual Superman writer reveals coming out was years in the making – and it's just the beginning.
Twitter CEO steps down, leaves company at a crossroads. Jack Dorsey is out of his post as Twitter’s chief executive for the second time in his career — this time, he says, by choice.
Apple says it will notify users whose iPhones were hacked by spyware. “These users are individually targeted because of who they are or what they do,” Apple said in the support document.
World's first living robots can now reproduce, scientists say. The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.
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