Digested week: memories of Covid resurface with hantavirus and Ebola news
Recent discussions have emerged regarding the potential spread of hantavirus and Ebola, reminiscent of the early days of the Covid pandemic. As memories of the pandemic resurface, there is a reflection on how children will remember this period in the future. Meanwhile, John Travolta made headlines at the Cannes film festival with his unique beret choice while promoting his directorial debut.
- ▪The possibility of hantavirus and Ebola spreading like Covid has sparked discussions.
- ▪Children's memories of the pandemic may differ significantly from adults' recollections.
- ▪John Travolta wore a beret at Cannes to pay homage to classic directors while promoting his new film.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 27 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus — NPR — Science
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 11:59:05 GMT |
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The Naked Cowboy stands alone in Times Square, New York, as Broadway theatres extended their closure due to Covid, May 2020. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe Naked Cowboy stands alone in Times Square, New York, as Broadway theatres extended their closure due to Covid, May 2020. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/ReutersDigested weekCoronavirusDigested week: memories of Covid resurface with hantavirus and Ebola newsEmma BrockesPlus, John Travolta’s beret, Rachel Reeves reclaims basic civility and Judy Garland comes to east London Fri 22 May 2026 07.59 EDTFirst published on Fri 22 May 2026 07.54 EDTShareMondayMuch discussion in my household this week about the possibility of hantavirus or Ebola becoming Covid-like in their spread.
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