On Saturday night I drove down Ventura Blvd, the main drag of Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley. As I passed through Sherman Oaks, I was surprised to see very crowded restaurants. No one was wearing a mask. For a lot of people, the pandemic is over. This graph suggests otherwise.
Animated chart shows rise of death count from Covid-19 to other causes of death
Scientists discovered two antibodies that beat all known COVID-19 strains with more than 90% efficacy
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and their colleagues have identified two antibodies they report can neutralize all of today's known COVID-19 variants with up to 97% efficacy in a laboratory setting. It's possible, they explain, that these antibodies could eliminate the need for vaccine boosters. They reported their findings in the scientific journal Communications Biology.… READ THE REST
Video: Ikea shopper chaos as store goes on sudden COVID-19 lockdown
On Saturday, shoppers at an Ikea in Shanghai, China ran for the exits after authorities quickly locked down the building after COVID-19 contact tracing led them to the store. From CNN: In a press briefing Sunday, Zhao Dandan, deputy director of the Shanghai Health Commission, said the "store and affected area" would be under "closed… READ THE REST
CDC stops reporting COVID-19 cases on cruise ships
On July 18, 2022, the CDC ended its COVID-19 monitoring program for cruise ships leaving from and sailing to the United States. As part of that program, the CDC had shared COVID-19 outbreak numbers and trends with the public, but the agency will no longer do so. The Washington Post explains: A notice posted on… READ THE REST
This emergency-ready solar rechargeable flashlight is over half off
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When you're out camping or hiking, you may sometimes run into emergencies where a standard battery-operated flashlight just won't cut it, let alone your smartphone's flashlight. In these cases, you'll be glad you were carrying a… READ THE REST
This utility knife makes a great addition to your EDC — and it's over 40% off
A sharp, reliable knife is one of those tools most folks don't think about carrying around, but there are countless everyday situations where a blade might be useful. You can use it to slice through hard-to-open packages, start fires, clear brush while hiking, cut food during camping trips, and much more. Still, a utility knife can be… READ THE REST
Refurbished savings: Tough stains don't stand a chance against this Shark steam mop
Is there any feeling as satisfying as the one you get after demolishing a tough stain? A clean house is a happy house, but anyone who's only wielded a vacuum cleaner or a broom knows it's surprisingly hard to maintain that aura of cleanliness for more than a moment. All those cleaning supplements can add up; the last element you're… READ THE REST
