Back by popular demand! We didn’t originally set out to become a "news blog," but things changed quickly in early 2020 when we sounded the alarm on COVID long before the mainstream media caught up. While we initially thought the New Year would mark the end of this project, so many of you expressed your love for it that we decided to keep going. Moving forward, expect regular updates twice a week, focusing on news relevant to preppers without any political spin.
Speaking of looming threats, the idea of Business as Usual (BAU) leading to catastrophic climate change isn’t just being discussed by scientists and environmentalists—it's also a major concern for defense agencies like the Pentagon and the British military. Sea levels are rising faster than even the most pessimistic models predicted.
In geopolitical news, there’s been a military coup in Myanmar. The military claims they’ll hold power for a year, while controversial leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained. This situation remains tense and uncertain.
Wildfire smoke poses significant health risks due to the fungal spores, bacteria, and their toxins it carries, which can travel vast distances and potentially reach your lungs.
On the pandemic front, the global tally of confirmed COVID cases has surpassed 104.8 million, with nearly 2.3 million deaths recorded worldwide. In the U.S., there are over 27.1 million cases, and tragically, over 461,000 Americans have lost their lives—a staggering number, considering about 3,000 daily deaths. The U.S. still leads the world in both new cases and fatalities, though we’re currently seeing a downward trend after adding over 105,000 new cases yesterday.
Some encouraging news came from the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine trial results, showing a 67% reduction in infections among vaccinated individuals. This suggests the vaccine may help curb transmission, not just protect against severe illness. The data also supports a longer prime-boost interval of 12 weeks.
We’ve known for a while that fomite transmission is relatively rare compared to airborne and droplet spread. Agencies should update their guidelines to prioritize airborne precautions to better protect everyone.
The Brazilian P.1 variant is proving to be highly concerning as it seems to evade natural immunity, reinfecting communities that had previously achieved near-herd immunity through exposure to the wild-type variant. This development is alarming.
Masks are finally becoming mandatory on public transit in the U.S., though the delay in implementing this rule is frustrating. Better late than never, though.
We're currently experiencing a downturn in cases, but the arrival of the B.1.1.7 variant could trigger a fourth wave if we aren't careful. The Administration recently inked a $230 million deal with Ellume for home test kits, although these won’t be available at scale until later this year. This indicates the administration expects the pandemic to persist into 2022.
There’s also promising research suggesting pregnant women pass on COVID antibodies to their unborn babies, with higher levels if infected earlier in pregnancy. This raises interesting questions about vaccinating pregnant women and whether earlier vaccination might provide greater protection.
Stay safe and stay informed!
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