BERLIN—A German doctor was sentenced late Monday to two years and nine months in prison for illegally issuing more than 4,000 people with exemptions from wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic. A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from…

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) has clarified an earlier statement that sparked controversy for appearing to advise doctors that it may be necessary to refer patients with “anxieties” about receiving COVID-19 vaccination to prescription medications and psychological help. Screenshots of the initial CPSO statement were published on Oct. 4 by Twitter user…

The U.S. Armed Forces recently granted its first religious accommodations for the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Stories on this made headlines in most major outlets, yet the situation on religious accommodation is still far from ideal, according to Mike Berry, general counsel for the First Liberty Institute. The two Marines who have been granted exemptions are…

Health-care professionals losing their jobs, students denied access to education, and kids seeing their hockey dreams dashed—these are some of the complaints lawyers have dealt with in their cases challenging vaccine mandates.   Lisa Bildy, a lawyer based in London, Ont., who specializes in constitutional and human rights law, says the mandates are devastating for her…

Legislation that would ensure workers receive medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates passed the West Virginia House on Friday and has made its way over to the Senate. House Bill 3035 was introduced by Republican Gov. Jim Justice who argued the bill would clarify existing law to ensure the legal protections for health…