The petition titled “Keep legal requirement to wear face coverings in shops and supermarkets after July 19th”, which was started on Change.org by Martynh Cordey, currently has over 140,000 signatures.
“China eats weird animals disease”
Troops vow to quit as Pentagon considers mandatory vaccines
A congressman who introduced a bill that would bar mandatory vaccination says he’s been contacted by military members who say they will quit of the Pentagon requires them to get a COVID shot.
Lambda variant detected in Alberta for first time
Hinshaw described the Lambda variant as a ‘variant of interest’, with experts monitoring it to see if it gets upgraded to a ‘variant of concern’.
HHS Secretary: It Is ‘Absolutely The Government’s Business’ If People Haven’t Been Vaccinated
Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden’s plan to go “door-to-door” in areas with low vaccination rates to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated. The White House later clarified that the program involved grassroots volunteers — not federal officials — and that the government is not using personal medical records to verify vaccinations. CNN Host Brianna Keilar asked Becerra about criticism that Biden’s program is too invasive.
Fans banned at Olympics; Tokyo under state of emergency
Fans were banned from the pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympics which will open in two weeks, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said after meeting with IOC and Japanese organizers on Thursday.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Thursday, July 8, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern).
38+ million people live in Canada. This is our “pandemic” numbers as of today 👇 pic.twitter.com/5EPFU1LaXL
— CanadaInDistress (@CanadaDistress) July 7, 2021
Calgary Stampede to be first major Canadian event to ask attendees for proof of COVID-19 vaccination or rapid test
The Calgary Stampede’s Nashville North will become the first major venue in Canada to require proof of vaccination, or a COVID-19 rapid test, before revellers are allowed to enter the site known for its live country music and large crowds.
Why won’t The Lancet admit it was wrong?
The journal is doubling down on its rejection of the lab leak hypothesis
Someone needs to tell The Lancet the most basic tenet of crisis management: when in a hole, stop digging. Instead, this world-renowned medical journal seems determined to keep shredding its reputation, in tandem with a group of experts ignorant to the damage they have caused the scientific community as they have stifled debate regarding the pandemic’s origins.
FUREY: Ontario’s never-ending restrictions have become a joke compared to other provinces
I don’t want to wear a mask indoors anymore. That’s what I’m feeling this second week of July, living in Toronto.
Now depending on where you are in Canada, you’re going to have wildly different responses to what I’ve just articulated.
75 House members to Biden: Open the U.S.-Canada border
Bipartisan group wants clarity on talks ahead of July 21 target
Dozens of House members from both parties urged the Biden administration Wednesday to reopen the border with Canada and take other steps to ease international travel, citing the power of COVID-19 vaccines and widespread testing.
The letter signed by 75 lawmakers said a majority of U.S. adults are fully vaccinated and six in 10 Canadians have received at least one dose, though full vaccinations in Canada should accelerate as supply improves in the coming weeks.
Report: Fans Barred but Elites, Politicians, VIPs to Attend Tokyo Games Opening Ceremony
Coronavirus fears could see sports fans banned from the opening ceremonies of the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics later this month while VIPs, politicians, and elite Games officials will still be able to attend, a Japanese newspaper reported.
Ontario reports 194 new Covid cases … and what else would you expect being under virtual house arrest?
Ontario is reporting just under 200 new COVID-19 cases today as the rolling seven-day average continues to decline.
Provincial health officials logged 194 new cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus today, up slightly from 184 one week ago.
COVID-19 pandemic forced 75% Canadians to delay major life goals, survey shows
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted people’s lives and shifted priorities, a majority of Canadians put major life decisions on hold over the past 15 months, a new survey published Wednesday showed.
Physical restrictions and mental challenges got in the way of people achieving their goals this past year, with more than 50 per cent of Canadians saying they were unable to meet objectives.
Privacy experts concerned about Canada’s forthcoming vaccine passport
“It’s not just going to be used for travel. People are talking about vaccine passports to get into concerts, to get into baseball games, football games, I mean all kinds of activities globally,” said Ann Cavoukian, executive director of the Global Privacy and Security by Design Centre.
White House Announces They Will Go Door to Door to Enhance National Vaccination Compliance
Comrade citizens, the COVID Ministry announced today they will assist your compliance for vaccinated status by visiting you in your home. Prepare for the Jackboots to arrive on your doorstep to inquire about your vaccinated status.
The spokesperson for the regime made the compliance announcement earlier today during a press conference: “targeted community, by community, door-to-door outreach“.
Dr. Fauci Predicts At Least 3 More COVID Variants May Be Required To Completely Break America’s Spirit
As America looks forward to leaving the pandemic behind and getting back to normal, Dr. Fauci went on a media tour to say “not so fast!” According to America’s wisest sage, there are new, exciting, and dangerous variants of COVID-19 on their way, which may require another round of lockdowns.
h/t Marvin