HONG KONG—Hong Kong will test its entire population of 7.5 million people for COVID-19 in March, the city’s leader said Tuesday, as it grapples with its worst outbreak mainly caused by the Omicron variant. The population will be tested three times in March, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said. She said testing capacity will…
Poland Puts Off Mandatory Jabs for Teachers, Police, Army
WARSAW, Poland—Poland’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that the March 1 deadline for full vaccination of teachers and so-called uniformed services is being pushed back indefinitely because it cannot be met. Last year the government said teachers, medics, police, armed forces, and the firefighters need to be inoculated by March 1 if they want to perform…
Parents of Special Needs Children Face Conundrum on Mandatory COVID Vaccine
Like most teenage boys, 14-year-old Jonathan Smythe has activities he’s passionate about, such as swimming, dancing, and bowling. But for him and his Vancouver-based family, perhaps their greatest pursuit is the task of just keeping him alive. Smythe was born with multiple health complications including CHARGE syndrome (a genetic disorder), Goldenhar syndrome (a rare congenital condition), and…
Parents of Special Needs Children Face Conundrum on COVID Vaccine Passports
Like most teenage boys, 14-year-old Jonathan Smythe has activities he’s passionate about, such as swimming, dancing, and bowling. But for him and his Vancouver-based family, perhaps their greatest pursuit is the task of just keeping him alive. Smythe was born with multiple health complications including CHARGE syndrome (a genetic disorder), Goldenhar syndrome (a rare congenital condition), and…
Unvaccinated Chinese Struggle to Get Exemption Forms
Despite China’s communist regime stating that the COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary, unvaccinated people are banned from public venues and services. While many were worried about the side effects of the vaccination, others were tormented as they tried to get a vaccination waiver form. Mr. Ma (alias), a patient with chronic illnesses, stood in line for…
COVID 19 Vaccine to Be Mandatory for Federal Employees
Ottawa is requiring that federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Dominic LeBlanc, president of the Privy Council, says the government expects employers in federally regulated industries to do the same. There are close to half a million people who work directly for the federal government, a Crown corporation, the military or the RCMP. Nearly a…
COVID Vaccine Policies Handled Inconsistently Throughout China
Conflicting orders from Chinese authorities at the central and municipal levels were issued throughout the past week regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. The Chinese Communist Party has handled vaccine mandates for students and government workers in an inconsistent manner. Several provincial governments either mandated vaccination or required vaccine certificates for students to enroll in the coming…
COVID-19 Vaccine Policies Handled Inconsistently Throughout China
Conflicting orders from Chinese authorities at the central and municipal levels were issued throughout the past week regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. The Chinese Communist Party has handled vaccine mandates for students and government workers in an inconsistent manner. Several provincial governments mandated vaccination or required vaccine certificates for students to enroll in the coming school…
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