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Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Five things you need to know
1. JK Rowling unveils new standalone fairytale called The Ickabog
Opening the box was like opening a time capsule. Most of the story was handwritten, but bits had been typed up. When I put it into some kind of order (I'm not renowned for my filing skills) I had a patchwork first draft.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 26, 2020
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The author of the famous book series Harry Potter has announced a new fairytale. JK Rowling said that The Ickabog is not related in any way to Harry Potter, and she will be donating royalties to organizations affected by COVID-19. A free, online version of the book will be made available for everyone to enjoy in lockdown.
2. City of Calgary bans conversion therapy in a near-unanimous vote
Calgary, you did it. You’ve banned conversion therapy. Thank you. You’ve joined many communities across Alberta in standing up for human rights and fighting against this extremely harmful practice. It’s not therapy—it’s torture—and it has no place anywhere. #ableg #yyccc pic.twitter.com/mVDyXE95e9
— Janis Irwin (@JanisIrwin) May 25, 2020
On Monday afternoon, members of the Calgary City Council made history after they agreed to bring an end to the controversial practice of conversion therapy. While all 14 councillors and the mayor voted in approval of the ban in the first reading, one member, Councillor Joe Magliocca, voted against the second and third readings, so the final vote for the bylaw is 14-1.
3. Video of packed Ozark lake party emerges amid the COVID-19 pandemic
No covid concerns at the lake of the ozarks😳 #loto pic.twitter.com/Yrb4UNM64u
— Scott Pasmore (@scottpasmoretv) May 24, 2020
Video of Memorial Day weekend celebrations at the Lake of the Ozarks are leaving many shocked. Restaurants and businesses are permitted to open as long as they are abiding by social distancing and other health measures. However, none of that appears to be going on in the video.
4. Virus does not spread easily from contaminated surfaces, according to CDC
The CDC now says COVID-19 "does not spread easily" from contaminated objects, surfaces or animals. "Direct contact with an infected person has the highest likelihood of getting infected rather than accepting a newspaper or a FedEx guy dropping off a box." https://t.co/TysogrKUXf
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 22, 2020
The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has said that the coronavirus primarily spreads from person to person and is not easily picked up from a contaminated surface state. The CDC quietly revised guidelines on its website.
5. Several customers exposed after Missouri hairstylists test positive for COVID-19
A stylist in Missouri worked for eight days between May 12 and May 20 while infected with coronavirus and symptomatic https://t.co/EgaEYU3ZsK
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 24, 2020
At least 140 customers may have been exposed to COVID-19 after two stylists at Great Clips in Springfield, Missouri tested positive, according to reports from the media.
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