December 31, 2021

COVID in Europe: A complete list of travel restrictions for every European country

COVID in Europe: A complete list of travel restrictions for every European country
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/12/29/what-s-the-latest-on-european-travel-restrictions

"Most countries have travel restrictions in place in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19.

The latest big changes include:

The Netherlands has a strict lockdown in place until 14th January.

Germany is banning UK tourists as of midnight on Sunday 19th December. Only German citizens and residents and their families will be allowed in.

Most UK travellers are banned from France.

Austria's lockdown has ended so tourism has restarted, but there are restrictions on non-vaccinated travellers.

Italy now requires pre-departure tests from all EU travellers.

Switzerland has changed its testing requirements for all arrivals.

UK arrivals into Poland will have to quarantine for 14 days on arrival.

Only fully-vaccinated UK travellers are currently allowed into Spain."

*This article is updated regularly, but rules change quickly so please check official government advice before travelling.

Full list for each country is in the article.

December 29, 2021

Maxwell jury finds her guilty.

Just announced on MSNBC.
5 of 6 charges found guilty.

December 21, 2021

Unprecedented' Spike in San Diego Wastewater COVID Viral Load

"Since people with COVID-19 shed the virus in their stool even before they experience symptoms, wastewater screening acts as an early warning system."

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/ucsd-reports-unprecedented-spike-in-san-diego-wastewater-covid-viral-load/2821135/

"An "unprecedented" spike in COVID-19 viral load in wastewater collected from San Diego County's primary wastewater treatment facility has been noted by UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers."

"The amount of COVID-19 virus detected in wastewater has predicted the region's COVID-19 caseload up to three weeks ahead of clinical diagnostic reports, the researchers said Saturday. Since people with COVID-19 shed the virus in their stool even before they experience symptoms, wastewater screening acts as an early warning system."

December 18, 2021

Covid deaths have tripled in Repub counties

Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) Tweeted:
📍DEATHS BY POLITICS—The pandemic shouldn’t be political, but it has become so. ➡️In recent weeks, #COVID19 death rates in US counties that voted 80%+ for R have TRIPLED—big divergence from D counties. So tragic. #vaccinate #MaskUp

Analysis by @maolesen
https://t.co/BirSioCads https://t.co/aOA9MFriFO https://twitter.com/DrEricDing/status/1471495873091694598?s=20

December 16, 2021

How do you think Garland is progressing at this time??

December 14, 2021

Olbermann gets tattoo of deceased dog Mishu

Keith rescues dogs and 3 years ago he rescued a puppy, Mishu, who had a rare disease. Even though he was told she probably wouldn't live much longer he adopted the fluffy Maltese. He had the puppy get surgery and she lived years longer than expected and he now deals with the loss and broken heart.

Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) Tweeted:
With thanks that defy words, to Nick at West 4 Tattoo NYC

#NewProfilePic

#Mishu https://t.co/EW3mggN2BR https://twitter.com/KeithOlbermann/status/1469478295498641409?s=20

December 14, 2021

California Announces Mandatory Indoor Mask Mandate Despite Vaccination Status

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/coronavirus/california-announces-mandatory-indoor-mask-mandate-despite-vaccination-status/2815877/

"What to Know:
*Mandatory indoor mask mandate goes into effect on Wed. Dec. 15
*Mandate to last a month until Jan. 15, with health officials citing an increase in COVID-19 cases since
Thanksgiving
*Events with more than 1,000 people: attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative test taken
within 24 hours (tightened from 72 hours)

"Citing a sharp increase in COVID-19 infection rates since Thanksgiving, the state announced Monday that beginning Wednesday, mask- wearing will become mandatory in all indoor public settings across California regardless of vaccination status.

"The mask mandate, mirroring a requirement already in effect in Los Angeles County and select other counties across the state, will remain in place until Jan. 15.

"The state will also toughen the restriction for unvaccinated people who attend indoor "mega-events" of 1,000 people or more, requiring them to receive a negative COVID test within one day of the event if it's a rapid antigen test or within two days for a PCR test. The current rules require a test within 72 hours of the event.