Saturday,  Sept. 26th, 2020

https://www.theweek.com/articles/939212/what-american-coup-looks-like

Scotland reports 714 new cases, the biggest single-day jump on record since the pandemic began. It amounts to 11.5% of newly-tested individuals, the highest proportion of positivity rate tests. (STV)

Northern Ireland reports 319 new cases in the past 24 hours, making a new record for the second consecutive day. The previous record was reported yesterday with 273 cases. (Belfast Telegraph)

New York reports 1,000 coronavirus cases for first time in months For the first time since June 5, New York state, the home of the United States’ worst coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began earlier this year, reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour people. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Saturday that the Empire State crossed the quadruple-digit threshold, though he didn’t specifically address the number, saying only that New Yorkers should continue to practice social distancing, wear masks, and follow other mitigation guidelines. The state has seen a consistently upward trend in cases over the last week, which has prompted some concern as businesses and college campuses reopen, but New York also continues to see a high number of daily tests. The positivity rate has remained at 1 percent, or just a tick below for some time now, indicating that the high volume of tests is a significant factor in the case increase. Source: Bloomberg

Portland preparing for potentially violent dueling protests Portland, Oregon, is preparing for members of the far-right group, the Proud Boys, to arrive in the city in large numbers Saturday evening, stoking fears of a clash between dueling protesters as tensions continue to rise across the United States following the decision not to charge Louisivlle, Kentucky, police officers for killing Breonna Taylor. The Proud Boys, who are known to engage in violent conflict, are headed to Portland for what the group describes as a free speech event in support of President Trump and the police, as well as a rally to “end domestic terrorism,” likely referring to Portland’s left-wing and antifascist activists, who have been demonstrating against police brutality for months, and have planned rallies in response to the Proud Boys. Local and state officials have condemned the Proud Boys’ gathering and are sending in reinforcements to aid Portland’s police force. Source: The Guardian

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