WTF Just Happened Today?

Day 1285: "Act of expressing hope and optimism for the future."


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  • 😷 Dept. of “We Have It Totally Under Control.â€�
  • Global: Total confirmed cases: ~16,341,000; deaths: ~651,000

  • U.S.: Total confirmed cases: ~4,272,000; deaths: ~148,000

  • Source: Johns Hopkins University

    1/ Trump’s national security adviser tested positive for COVID-19. Robert O’Brien, the closest person to Trump and highest-ranking official to test positive so far, “has mild symptoms and has been self-isolating and working from a secure location off site,� the White House said. “There is no risk of exposure to the president or the vice president.� When asked by reporters about O’Brien, Trump responded: “I haven’t seen him lately. I heard he tested [positive].� O’Brien was also one of the first administration officials to wear a mask at the White House. (Bloomberg / Politico / CNN / Associated Press / NBC News / Washington Post / Wall Street Journal)

    • About 35% of COVID-19 patients who weren’t hospitalized do not recover quickly and experience ongoing symptoms, such as fatigue and cough for up to three weeks after their diagnosis, according to a CDC report. (NBC News)

    • FDA warned that at least 77 hand sanitizer products may be toxic when absorbed through the skin. Many of the products’ labels say they contain ethanol, but FDA tests show that they contain methanol. (Washington Post)

    • About 4,000 federal employees contracted the coronavirus while at work and at least 60 died. The total number of claims is expected to increase to 6,000 within weeks. (Washington Post)

    • At least 14 members of the Miami Marlins, including 12 players, tested positive for the coronavirus. MLB postponed Monday night’s scheduled game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees in Philadelphia after the Phillies hosted the Marlins for three games this weekend. The Yankees would have occupied the same visitors’ clubhouse that the Marlins have since departed. (Washington Post / New York Times)

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