A young businessman said he had to cut ties with his family in China in hopes of protecting them from Chinese Communist Party (CCP) harassment. The intimidation began after he publicized photos and videos during the early days of the Wuhan lockdown in January 2020. Yi Liufei, now residing in the United States, wrote a…
New Zealand Makes COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory for Doctors and Teachers
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Most of New Zealand’s health care workers and teachers will soon be legally required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the government announced Monday. A new mandate compels doctors, pharmacists, community nurses, and many other health care workers to be fully vaccinated by December. Teachers and other education workers must be fully vaccinated by…
New Zealand Imposes ‘No Jab, No Job’ Policy on Health Workers, Teachers
New Zealand authorities on Monday announced that teachers and people working in the country’s health departments will be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to keep working in the sectors. The sweeping “no jab, no job” policy was confirmed by COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins as New Zealand on Oct. 10 reported 35…
‘It’s Going to Be Tough’: Over $700 Million Lost per Week in One Australian State as COVID-19 Lockdown Hits Economy Hard
Victoria’s economy has lost over $700 million (US$508 million) per week since the start of the lockdown, while business and consumer confidence continue to remain at low levels. This comes as Melbourne claims the world record for the longest lockdown city in the world, overtaking Argentinian capital Buenos Aires for the number of days in…
‘It’s Going to Be Tough’: $700 Million Lost per Week as Lockdown Devastates Australia City
Victoria’s economy has lost over $700 million (US$508 million) per week since the start of the lockdown, with business and consumer confidence levels bottoming out. This comes as Melbourne claims the world record for the longest locked down city in the world, overtaking Argentinian capital Buenos Aires for the number of days under government-mandated lockdown….
Tasmania to Reopen Border to Most States in Mid-October
Australia’s smallest state has announced its plan to welcome travellers from states and territories with a low risk of COVID-19 from mid-October. Within a month, people coming from across the country, except from the state of Victoria, will be allowed to enter Tasmania, Premier Peter Gutwein said on Friday. “We won’t open up to the…
Dog Refuses to Go Home for More Lockdown
This is too funny. Looks like this pooch has her owner wrapped around her paw. Kudos to the owner who is so kind and patient.
Australia Launches First National Strategy for Eating Disorders as Lockdown Worsens Symptoms
The Morrison Government on Tuesday has unveiled Australia’s first national strategy to improve early identification and treatment and help prevent eating disorders, as the country sees an alarming surge in the diseases as a result of the protracted lockdowns. The new Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Strategy, developed through a $4 million federal grant…
Southeastern China Epidemic Worse Than Officially Reported
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting hard on the southeastern coastal province of China. Putian, Xiamen, and Quanzhou are the three hardest hit cities in Fujian Province. Local residents have been locked inside their homes, the nucleic acid test sites are crowded, and clashes happen often due to understaffing. According to local official reports, between Sept….
Southeastern China Outbreak Worse Than Officially Reported, Locals Say
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on southeastern China. Putian, Xiamen, and Quanzhou are the three hardest-hit cities in Fujian Province. Local residents have been locked inside their homes, the nucleic acid test sites are crowded, and clashes happen often due to understaffing. According to local official reports, between Sept. 10 and Sept. 20,…
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