In today’s newscast: Eight people are at the hospital because of COVID-19. Two are in intensive care. Icelandair laid off 88 staff workers. Eimskip apologies for using the third world for a dumping ground for their ships, and 91% of the Icelandic nation would vote for Joe Biden instead of Donald Trump. Valur Grettisson and Pollý tell the news while riding on a scooter.
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