Category: Vaccines

1 Million Pfizer Vaccine Doses From Poland Arrive in Australia

SYDNEY—Australia has secured about 1 million additional doses of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine from Poland that will start arriving on Sunday night, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. The doses, provided by the Polish government, will be targeted for Australians ages 20 to 39 years old, particularly in the 12 NSW local government areas in Sydney…


Liberal Group’s Proposal to Mandate Vaccines for Health Care Workers Draws Stiff Opposition

A proposal to threaten loss of Medicare and Medicaid funding as leverage for mandatory CCP virus vaccines of all healthcare workers faces rough sledding despite strong support among professional medical associations. The CCP virus—also known as the novel coronavirus—has killed more than 660,000 Americans since the first case was confirmed in January 2020 and caused…


Israel Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions as New Cases Surge

JERUSALEM—Israel’s government on Wednesday advanced a raft of new coronavirus restrictions, including sweeping implementation of a digital vaccine passport and tighter restrictions on mass gatherings, as the country struggles with skyrocketing new infections. The country that had appeared to put the coronavirus pandemic behind it a few months ago after one of the biggest vaccine…


US to Deliver Nearly 837,000 Pfizer Vaccines to Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—The U.S. government said Wednesday that it will deliver nearly 837,000 Pfizer vaccines to Caribbean nations as the region with limited resources struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests. The Bahamas will receive 397,000 doses followed by Trinidad and Tobago with more than 305,000 doses. Barbados will receive…


US to Send 8.5 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Mexico

MEXICO CITY—The United States will send Mexico 8.5 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Mexican officials said Tuesday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said the U.S. government will send AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines, though the latter hasn’t yet been approved by Mexican regulators. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris informed Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador…


DeSantis to Appeal Injunction Allowing Norwegian Cruises to Require Vaccines

By Ron Hurtibise From South Florida Sun Sentinel Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to appeal a preliminary injunction allowing Norwegian Cruise Line to require passengers to show proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19. On Sunday, a federal judge granted Norwegian’s bid to require 100 percent vaccinations, saying its challenge of DeSantis’ vaccine passport law will…


Canada Allows Non-Essential Travel for Fully Vaccinated Americans

The Canadian government on Monday lifted restrictions on fully vaccinated Americans who want to cross the border for non-essential travel in the country. American citizens and permanent residents who are currently residing in the United States have to provide “proof of vaccination” documentation in English or French and a negative CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus test…


Minneapolis Public Schools Order Mask Mandate

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) issued a mask mandate starting Monday, Aug. 9, for all staff, students, and visitors inside all schools and buildings, regardless of vaccination status. “This decision is based on the strong recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health about masking being a critical way to protect children who cannot yet get vaccinated,…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Aug. 6)

Senators continue debate on the infrastructure bill, after failing to move it forward Thursday night. What concerns are they raising? A Texas sheriff says it’s not a border crisis, it’s a fight between good and evil—referring to cartel activity. And NTD will bring you more about an interactive mural at the border, and what some…


LA City Attorney Pushes To Mandate Vaccines at Indoor Establishments

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer sent a letter to county leaders Aug. 3 urging them to follow the lead of New York City and require people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments such as restaurants, gyms and theaters. But while no such requirement appears to be on the…