In article >, says...
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> On 1/28/2021 4:35 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > My son still can't stand the idea of eating chicken soup, but otherwise we're pretty much back to normal.
> >
> > https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-55824567
> >
> > --Bryan
> >
> I'm glad your family didn't have it worse.
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> There's a third wave of Covid-19, for now predominantly being reported
> in the UK but I expect it to show up in North America if it hasn't
> already.

It's already reached much of the USA; 21 states.

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/arti...vid-19-strain-
that-shut-down-england-u-k.html

"The B.1.1.7 (U.K.) strain has been found in at least 21 U.S. states"

The UK "new variant" covid is MUCH (70 %) more infectious. This is
despite very tough national lockdowns, universal requirement to wear
masks and socially distance by 2 metres, high levels of public
education and compliance.

Trump's idiot ignorance has spread far and will surely reap a
whirlwind in USA, but here in UK we were disbelieving and aghast to see
hugs and kisses even at the Inauguration.

Janet UK