Category: vaccine mandate

Australian Paramedic Loses COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Bid in Supreme Court

An Australian paramedic who launched a legal challenge to be exempted from receiving COVID-19 vaccines has had his case dismissed by a Supreme Court justice. John Larter, a veteran New South Wales (NSW) paramedic and deputy mayor of the Snowy Valleys Council, filed a lawsuit against the NSW State Health Minister Brad Hazzard challenging a public health order mandating…


5 Lawmakers Banned from Massachusetts State House Over Vaccine Mandate

Five Massachusetts state lawmakers are banned from working inside the State House because they haven’t provided proof of having received the COVID-19 vaccine. The state representatives have not applied for any exemptions, the deadline for which was Nov. 1. State Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano, a Democrat, told The Boston Herald on Nov. 8 that…


Facts Matter (Nov. 9): 15M Contaminated Doses Cause US Government to Cancel Contract With Major Manufacturer

The U.S. government recently canceled a major contract with a vaccine manufacturer after this particular company produced a batch of 15 million Johnson & Johnson vaccines that were found to be contaminated. Meanwhile, even after a federal court has officially issued a restraining order on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate, that doesn’t appear to be…


Deep Dive (Nov. 9): White House: Employers Should Enforce Vaccine Mandate Despite Court’s Temporary Halt

The Biden administration is asking companies to follow through on the vaccine mandate, despite a court temporarily halting it. Deputy White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “We say: do not wait to take actions that will keep your workplace safe. It is important and critical to do, and waiting to get more people vaccinated…


Vaccine Mandates May Worsen the Country’s Prison Staff Shortage

As state and federal vaccination deadlines near, prison staff remain some of the most reluctant government workers to get the anti-COVID-19 shots. Fearing major staff losses over vaccinations—correctional officers, unions, and California Governor Gavin Newsom have moved to halt the mandate in courts. At the same time, organizations that advocated for mass releases of prisoners…


UK Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Medical Staff

Front-line medical and social care staff in England must receive COVID-19 vaccinations to or lose their jobs, the UK government announced on Tuesday. In a statement to the House of Commons, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said that all those working in the National Health Service (NHS) and social care will have to get vaccinated. “We…


Thousands Gather in Downtown Los Angeles to Protest COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Thousands of protesters gathered outside of Los Angeles City Hall on Monday to protest the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers that goes into effect on Dec. 18. Firefighters 4 Freedom, one of the groups leading the effort, took to Instagram to share video footage and thank protesters for their efforts in the “March for…


Thousands March in NZ’s Capital Against Vaccine Mandates, Lockdowns

Thousands of New Zealanders have mobilised in a peaceful demonstration in the capital city Wellington, to voice their opposition to government-mandated health restrictions and vaccine mandates. Authorities have responded with extra security around the Beehive, New Zealand’s (NZ) Parliament, on Nov. 9. Protestors of the Freedom and Rights Coalition gathered against a range of COVID-19-related…


Deep Dive (Nov. 8): Vaccine Mandate Temporarily Halted in Court

President Joe Biden says Americans will see the effects of the infrastructure bill in two to three months, after the House passed the bill Friday after months of negotiations. So what’s in the bill? The legislation includes funding for roads and bridges, power grids, rail, broadband internet, water, climate policies, and others; $110 billion has been…


Facts Matter (Nov. 8): New Study Finds Efficacy of 2 Vaccines Drops Below 50%. One of them to Only 13%

On Saturday, a federal court of appeals officially blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for private businesses. They did so because the judge believes that there may be serious constitutional issues with the rule. Meanwhile, a new study found that the effectiveness of all three of the vaccines available in America decreases dramatically over time—with…