OTTAWA—Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Thursday called on the federal government to pause a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers that companies say will disrupt the supply chain and fuel inflation. The mandate, imposed by Ottawa to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, has cost Canadian trucking companies about 10% of their international drivers, six top executives said this week. They said…
Kenney Wants to Pause Truckers’ COVID Vaccine Mandate
January 20, 2022
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Florida Health Official Suspended After Urging Vaccinations to Employees
A Florida Department of Health county director was put on administrative leave Jan. 19 after an email emerged that may have run afoul of state laws. The email was written on Jan. 4 by Dr. Raul Pino, an Orange County director who was complaining that a low percentage of county health employees had been vaccinated….
NBA Star Kyrie Irving: Rooted in Beliefs, Exploited for Talent
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is a great player, but he’s also unvaccinated. He made this personal choice long ago, and he cannot play in home games due to New York’s indoor vaccine mandate. But with many Nets players injured, the team has turned to him and benefited from his talent, all while the media…
Road Blocking Bolivians Defeat Government Vaccine Mandates
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia—On Jan. 19 the administration of socialist President Luis Arce canceled the requirement of proof of vaccination against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus to enter any public establishment or place of commerce. The announcement was made by health minister Jeyson Auza. The Movement for Socialism (MAS) party officials announced the original “supreme decrees” 4640…
Starbucks Cancels Vax Mandate; Big Tech Fights Antitrust Bills | NTD Business
The world’s largest coffee chain is canceling its vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden’s vaccine requirement at large companies. The White House is making it easier for Americans to get a free at-home test. Where can you get them and how soon? More big banks report earnings. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley…
Latin America Has Disjointed Response to Omicron Variant
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia—Regional response efforts to the latest variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, commonly known as Omicron, has been erratic since the arrival of the first case in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Nov. 23. Countermeasures by governments in Latin America range from tightening border and entry requirements, to vaccine mandates, to talk…
Truck Drivers Protest Against Trucker Vaccine Rule at Canada-US Border
A convoy of truck drivers took to the streets on Highway 75, Emerson, Manitoba near the U.S.-Canada border on Jan. 17 following the introduction of new COVID-19 vaccination requirements on truckers put in place by the Canadian and U.S. governments. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that a “large number of vehicles” were involved…
Capitol Report (Jan. 17): Winter Storm Cancels Thousands of Flights
In the nation’s capital, activists held a peace walk to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many tell us they’re encouraged by Dr. King’s legacy of unity and peace. A powerful winter storm ripped through the East Coast over the weekend, leaving over 200,000 homes and businesses without power. Thousand of flights were canceled or…
Australia Recognises Russian Vaccine Sputnik for Travellers
January 17, 2022
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Australia will now recognise the vaccine status of travellers who have received two doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, according to the country’s drug regulatory body on Monday. Currently, non-citizens entering the border need to be fully vaccinated. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said it obtained more information showing Sputnik V provided “protection and…
Austria Tweaks Vaccine Mandate Plan, to Come in Next Month
BERLIN—The Austrian government on Sunday presented revised plans for its proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which it said will now apply to all residents age 18 and over, rather than 14 as originally intended. Officials said that a phased introduction will give people plenty of opportunity to comply. The government announced nearly two months ago that…
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