April 30, 2020

VIRUS UPDATE THURSDAY

The office cubicle is back thanks to the virus

Virus cutting sales of condoms

Over 90% of museums are closed because of the virus. What if they have to close permanently?

Michigan Governor Whitmer to authorize free tuition degrees for all essential workers

More than 70% of federal prisoners screened for coronavirus have tested positive

FEMA orders 100,000 more body bags

Clean air in Europe during lockdown ‘leads to 11,000 fewer deaths’ 

Thanks to, among other things, the KKK, it is illegal to wear a mask in a number of places in the US. Lowering the Bar takes this on, noting among other things that in New York "one is guilty of 'loitering' if he or she does the following:
Being masked or in any manner disguised by unusual or unnatural attire or facial alteration, loiters, remains or congregates in a public place with other persons so masked or disguised, or knowingly permits or aids persons so masked or disguised to congregate in a public place; except that such conduct is not unlawful when it occurs in connection with a masquerade party or like entertainment if, when such entertainment is held in a city which has promulgated regulations in connection with such affairs, permission is first obtained….

1 comment:

Anonymous said...


OK.

On the face of it... if I may be allowed a slight pun.

Maybe the word "unusual" would be the operative word here.

And, if Everybody were following the prescribed guidelines, a Face mask would / could not be considered unusual.