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‘There Are no Viruses Here’: Leader of Belarus Scoffs at Lockdowns

“There are no viruses here,” said the Belarusian president, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, gesturing to the crowded arena. “Do you see any of them flying around? I don’t see them either.”

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/there-are-no-viruses-here-leader-of-belarus-scoffs-at-lockdowns/ar-BB13bOLS?ocid=spartanntp

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Worldometer numbers, Belarus: From April 3: 9,590 cases, 67 deaths

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Toilet paper, cleaning products and now, elastic? Mask makers cope with unexpected COVID-19-related shortages as sewing machine demand jumps.

As shoppers scavenge to find toilet paper and other quarantine essentials, some crafters who are making protective masks said they struggle to find another necessary item: elastic.

With protection against COVID-19 spurring demand, hobbyists skilled in sewing have turned to making masks and are hunting down materials and sewing machines. That’s led to shortages of elastic and high demand for less pricey sewing machines and even the services of people who repair old machines.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-face-masks-elastic-shortages-20200425-cuh2orzfnvesda4xha4mi7lp6i-story.html

Some maskers are using hair bands and ties for their masks. That will be the next shortage, along with ribbon, thread and machine needles.

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“Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Provides a Lesson in What States Shouldn’t Do To Stop a Pandemic”

-see https://reason.com/2020/04/16/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-provides-a-lesson-in-what-states-shouldnt-do-to-stop-a-pandemic/