bits and bobs

20200726 Sunday

Florida surpassed the state of New York in the total number of COVID-19 cases. California a well.

However, Florida still lags far behind in New York when it comes to reported deaths.

Lag 遅れをとる straggle

https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-becomes-2nd-hardest-hit-us-state-surpassing-new-york-2020-7

The pathogen camouflages itself after infecting cells to prevent a swift response from the immune system.

Pathogen 病原体

This is true whether it’s a virus, bacterium, or other types of microorganisms. 

Microorganism 微生物

https://bgr.com/2020/07/25/coronavirus-treatment-antivirals-drugs-nsp16-enzyme-camouflage/

impunity 刑罰を受けないこと

I’ve been thinking of Uyghur and looking for statements by Muji and Uniqlo. I don’t find them yet.

Though totally not related with the issue of Xinjiang, Toast shows the ethical policy clearly, and I respect it.

https://www.toa.st/us/help/code-conduct.htm

https://www.toa.st/us/help/ethical-policy.htm

TWD in October!

Incredible performance by Michiko Shimizu

physician-assisted suicide, PAS 自殺幇助

euthanasia 安楽死

dignified death 尊厳死

At least Boris Johnson can accept the government’s failure of understanding of COVID-19.

Derogatory words 差別用語

scrubbed balcony