Fauci briefs reporters for the last time before leaving government, tells Americans to get vaccinated
During the press brief, Dr. Fauci pressed Americans to get up-to-date on their COVID and flu vaccines.
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Western University students protest against the school’s booster vaccine mandate
Over the weekend, students at Western University in London, Ontario, protested against the school’s decision to implement a vaccine mandate for all students, employees, and visitors.
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After imposing mask and booster vaccine mandate, Western University says anti-mandate protests are “dangerous”
A Canadian University is under scrutiny for implementing what many say is a cruel and unnecessary mask and booster vaccine mandate.
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Health Canada approves booster shot for 5 to 11-year-old children
Health Canada has approved COVID-19 booster shots for kids aged five to eleven.
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Quebec government considered imposing curfew on unvaccinated, spent $135,000 on unused phones to scan passports
The Quebec government almost imposed a curfew on the unvaccinated, before changing its mind at the last minute.
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‘HERE WE GO AGAIN’: Trudeau meets with premiers, government considering new restrictions as Omicron hysteria scales up
Canada’s prime minister met with provincial government leaders on Tuesday night and is considering new restrictions.
Brazil
Hackers attack Brazil’s health ministry website, vaccination data vanishes
On Friday, December 10, Brazil’s health ministry said that its website was hit by a cyberattack that took several of its systems down.
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Canadian province stops giving boosters to elders who have had COVID in the past due to severe, life-threatening side effects
The immunization committee of Quebec reversed its recommendation after reports of severe side effects.
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Chicago aldermen urge the city to implement NYC-style vaccine passes
Some aldermen are urging city public health officials to adopt New York City style vaccine passes in order to gain entrance into restaurants and other public spaces.
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Austria reimposes nationwide lockdown and announces Europe’s first vaccine mandate for all eligible people
Austria’s Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced on Friday, November 19, 2021, that the country would be entering into a nationwide full lockdown and is planning to mandate the vaccine to all eligible people on February 1.