Key developments for Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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The cyberattack was severe and signals a growing threat for future incidents. Romney has raised alarms, warning that the next attack could disrupt the power grid and even impact food supplies. This is a wake-up call—our infrastructure needs urgent protection and preparation.
China is currently implementing rolling blackouts due to a shortage of Australian coal, affecting major industrial regions. These disruptions are expected to have widespread effects on supply chains across the country.
A recent tweet highlighted a sudden blackout in Guangdong province, impacting cities like Dongguan and Shenzhen with no prior warning:
> “#China: Massive blackout in Guangdong province without warning signs affecting Dongguan, Shenzhen and more.†— Chris Derps (@ChrisDerps), December 20, 2020
As food supplies shrink, food banks are struggling to meet rising demand. In the UK, emergency discussions are underway to prevent Christmas food shortages after recent border closures disrupted supply lines.
Meanwhile, the U.S. is facing a crisis in its education sector. Many teachers are leaving the workforce—some retiring, others quarantining, and many simply quitting. One report described the situation as alarming:
> “So many teachers are quitting and quarantining across the country that ‘It’s, ‘If you want to be a teacher tomorrow, I’ll hook you up. If you have a degree in accounting or whatever, you can be a teacher tomorrow. I’m not kidding.’†— Alec MacGillis (@AlecMacGillis), December 18, 2020
Globally, the pandemic continues to surge. There are now over 78.3 million confirmed cases, with more than 4.6 million new cases reported in the last week—slightly down from the previous week. Over 1.7 million people have died worldwide. In the U.S., the numbers are staggering: over 18.6 million cases, with more than 1.5 million added in just seven days. The death toll has surpassed 330,000, with over 3,100 deaths reported in the past 24 hours alone. The U.S. also saw over 186,000 new cases in the last day. India remains second in total cases with over 10 million, while Brazil still leads in deaths with over 188,000.
Looking ahead, Novovax is hopeful that hundreds of millions of doses will be available by spring if their trials continue successfully. However, vaccine distribution has sparked controversy, especially at Stanford, where non-patient-facing clinicians were prioritized over frontline workers. This led to protests at Stanford Hospital, as staff demanded fair treatment for those risking their lives daily.
> “There is an enormous demonstration going on at @Stanford Hospital right now carried out by staff, who are protesting the decision by higher ups to give vaccines to some administrators and physicians who are at home and not in contact with patients INSTEAD of frontline workers.†— @ratking (via Twitter)
These events highlight the complex challenges we face—cyber threats, energy crises, food shortages, labor shortages, and ongoing public health struggles. As the world continues to grapple with these issues, it's clear that coordinated, transparent, and equitable responses are more important than ever.