e MOSTLYEdition SUNNY 69 • 54 | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 | theworldlink.com Follow us online: facebook.com/theworldnewspaper twitter.com/TheWorldLink instagram.com/theworldlink Trump returns to White House without mask WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump gingerly climbed the that has infected the highest sometimes over 100,000, and the virus in hopes of propping President Donald Trump staged South Portico steps, removed his levels of the U.S. government is despite the Vaccine, die from the up the economy ahead of the a dramatic return to the White mask and declared, “I feel good.” still being uncovered. Flu,” he tweeted. “Are we going election have drawn bipartisan House after leaving the military He gave a double thumbs-up to Still, just a month before the to close down our Country? No, criticism. hospital where he was receiving the departing helicopter from the election and anxious to project we have learned to live with it, “We have to be realistic in an unprecedented level of care portico terrace, where aides had strength, Trump tweeted before just like we are learning to live this: COVID is a complete threat for COVID-19. He immediately arranged American flags for the leaving the hospital, “Will be with Covid, in most populations to the American population,” Dr. ignited a new controversy by sunset occasion. He entered the back on the Campaign Trail far less lethal!!!” David Nace of the University of declaring that despite his illness White House, where aides were soon!!!” And in case anyone COVID-19 has already proven Pittsburgh Medical Center, said the nation should not fear the visible milling about the Blue missed his don’t-worry message to be a more potent killer, partic- of Trump’s comment. virus that has killed more than Room, without wearing a face earlier, he rushed out a new vid- ularly among older populations, “Most of the people aren’t so 210,000 Americans — and then covering. eo from the White House. than seasonal flu, and has shown lucky as the president,” with an he entered the White House with- The president left Walter “Don’t be afraid of it,” Trump indications of having long-term in-house medical unit and access out a protective mask. Reed National Military Med- said of the virus. “You’re going impacts on the health of even to experimental treatments, add- Trump’s message alarmed in- ical Center, where his doctor, to beat it. We have the best med- younger people it infects. ed Nace, an expert on infections fectious disease experts and sug- Navy Cmdr. Sean Conley, said ical equipment, we have the best Trump’s nonchalant message in older adults. gested the president’s own illness earlier Monday that the president medicines.” His remarks were about not fearing the virus comes “It’s an unconscionable had not caused him to rethink his remains contagious and would strong, but he was taking deeper as his own administration has message,” agreed Dr. Sadiya often-cavalier attitude toward the not be fully “out of the woods” breaths than usual as he deliv- encouraged Americans to be very Khan of Northwestern University disease, which has also infected for another week but that Trump ered them. careful and take precautions to Feinberg School of Medicine. the first lady and several White had met or exceeded standards On Tuesday, Trump went avoid contracting and spreading “I would go so far as to say that House aides, including new cases for discharge from the hospital. a step further, repeating his the disease as cases continue it may precipitate or worsen revealed Monday. Trump is expected to continue previous comparisons between to spike across the country. For spread.” Landing Monday night at the his recovery at the White House, COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. more than eight months, Trump’s White House on Marine One, where the reach of the outbreak “Many people every year, efforts to play down the threat of Please see Trump, Page 4 President’s Tweet angers survivors SEATTLE (AP) — Dizzy with a soaring fever and unable to breathe, Scott Sedlacek had one thing going for him: He was among the first people to be treated for COVID-19 at Seattle’s Swedish Medical Cen- ter, and the doctors and nurses were able to give him plenty of attention. The 64-year-old recovered after being treated with a bron- chial nebulizer in March, but the ensuing months have done little to dull the trauma of his illness. Hearing of President Donald Trump’s advice by Tweet and video on Monday not to fear the disease — as well as the president’s insis- tence on riding in a motorcade outside Walter Reed Medical World File Photo Center and returning to the The Pacific Railcar Operators display their vintage speeder train cars along the tracks behind the Oregon Coast Historical Railway Museum in Coos Bay in this June 2019 photo. White House while still infec- tious — enraged him. “I’m so glad that he appears to be doing well, that he has doctors Speeders will ride rails to collect toys who can give him experimental drugs that aren’t available to the Vintage cars plan toy of historical railroad equipment, participate in railroad-sanctioned locations will include Maple- masses,” Sedlacek said. “For according to a press release from excursions throughout the United ton on Friday, Oct. 9, between the rest of us, who are trying to drive as part of visit the International Port of Coos States and Canada. This year’s 9 and 9:30 a.m.; Lakeside on protect ourselves, that behavior Bay. run will begin on the north end Friday, Oct. 9, at approximately is an embarrassment.” to South Coast this Railroad motorcars, also of the CBRL starting the morn- 3:30 p.m.; and on the Coos Bay COVID-19 has infected about called speeders or putt putt cars, ing of Oct. 9. It is anticipated Boardwalk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 7.5 million Americans, leaving weekend were utilized decades ago along that approximately 25 motorcars at approximately 1:30 p.m. more than 210,000 dead and millions more unemployed, THE WORLD railroads throughout the United will participate in the October Members of the community States to assist crews in Mainte- run. The group typically makes who would like to participate by including Sedlacek. The U.S. COOS BAY — The North nance of Way activities. Over the three trips to the CBRL each donating to children in need are has less than 5% of the globe’s American Railcar Operators years, railroad motorcars have year, however due to challenges welcome at the drop off locations population but more than 20% of Association will be returning to been largely replaced by more associated with COVID-19, this while observing standard safety the reported deaths. the Coos Bay Rail Line for an modern hyrail vehicles, which are will be the first run of 2020. and social distancing procedures. Yet the world’s highest-profile excursion and toy drive from standard roadway vehicles with NARCOA will be collecting For additional information coronavirus patient tweeted on Oct. 9-11 this year. NARCOA retractable guide wheels that can new and unwrapped toys at about NARCOA, upcoming Monday, as he was due to be is a nonprofit group of railroad operate on either road or rail. three locations for distribution in excursions, or to locate motor- released from the hospital fol- enthusiasts with a mission to Members of NARCOA oper- partnership with the Coos Bay cars for sale, please visit www. lowing a three-day stay: “Don’t preserve safe and legal operation ate privately owned speeders and North Bend Rotary Club. Pick up narcoa.org. be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10 than I did 20 years ago!” Coos Bay Fire United States. Almost half (44%) wants to share safety tips to keep • Have a “kid-free zone” of at He reiterated the message in a of reported home fires started in you from having a cooking fire: least 3 feet around the stove and video Monday night, saying “Be Department plans the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of • Never leave cooking food areas where hot food or drink is careful,” but “don’t let it domi- home cooking fires start with the unattended. Stay in the kitchen prepared or carried. nate you.” instructional videos ignition of food or other cooking while you are frying, grilling or Due to the current restrictions “You’re going to beat it,” he materials. broiling. If you have to leave, relating to social distancing, the said. “We have the best medical THE WORLD “We know cooking fires can even for a short time, turn off the Coos Bay Fire Department will equipment, we have the best be prevented,” said Lorraine stove. not be hosting an open house or medicines.” COOS BAY — Coos Bay Fire Carli, NFPA’s vice-president of • If you are simmering, bak- going into the schools. Instead The advice fit in with Trump’s Department is once again team- outreach and advocacy. “Staying ing, roasting, or boiling food, the Department is producing a downplaying of the virus, his ing up with the National Fire in the kitchen, using a timer, and check it regularly, remain in the series of short videos in support ridiculing of those who wear Protection Association — the avoiding distractions such as home while food is cooking, and of this year’s Fire Prevention masks to protect themselves and official sponsor of Fire Pre- electronics or TV are steps ev- use a timer to remind you that Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire others, and his insistence on vention Week for more than 90 eryone can take to keep families you’re cooking.