Tag: COVID-19 vaccinations

Toronto City Councillor Won’t Extend Role as Public Health Vice-Chair After Op-Ed Criticism

Toronto City Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam says she won’t be extending her role as vice-chair of the Toronto Board of Health when her appointment ends next month. Her announcement comes after she received criticism over an op-ed she published in the Toronto Sun on Nov. 18, urging “discourse over divisiveness” in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations.  “When I…


OECD Warns Developed Economies to ‘Remain Vigilant for Signs of More Persistent Inflation’

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has warned developed economies to “remain vigilant” for signs of “persistent inflation.” In its September 2021 economic outlook, the intergovernmental economic organization noted that “a rapid increase in demand as economies reopen has pushed up prices in key commodities such as oil and metals.” “Food prices are also rising…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Oct. 19)

An activist says a new migrant caravan in Mexico is planning to make its way to the U.S. soon, with or without permission from Mexico. North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles this week. That’s amid international sanctions over its nuclear programs. The U.S. is now renewing its call for dialogue. The Illinois governor delays…


Washington State to Require Full COVID-19 Vaccination or Test for Large Events

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced new vaccine requirements on Oct. 14 for individuals who want to attend large events. Speaking at a press conference, Inslee said that Washington state had seen a huge jump in the number of people getting vaccinated but said more still needs to be done to combat the spread of COVID-19. “We cannot…


Education Secretary Cardona Supports Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible School Children

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Sept. 23 shared his support for making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for eligible school children. “Not only do I support it, but I’m encouraging states to come up with a plan to make sure it happens,” Cardona told POLITICO. “I would like governors who hold those decisions to make those decisions now that [vaccines]…


Cuba Begins Administering Homegrown Vaccinations to Children as Young as Two

Cuba announced on Sept. 13 that it will begin administering its own COVID-19 vaccinations to children as young as two, despite the vaccines having not yet been recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The announcement was made through Cuba’s state-run media, and the country aims to inoculate at least 90 percent of the population, according to Voice of…


EU Pledges 200 Million More COVID Vaccine Doses to Africa

BRUSSELS—The European Union’s top official said Wednesday that ramping up COVID-19 vaccinations in low-income nations around the world was the No. 1 priority right now and committed another 200 million vaccine doses to Africa. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used a State of the European Union speech on Wednesday to announce the new…


EU Pledges 200 Million Vaccine Doses to Low-Income Nations

BRUSSELS—The European Union’s top official said Wednesday that ramping up COVID-19 vaccinations around the world was the bloc’s No. 1 priority right now and committed another 200 million vaccine doses to Africa and low-income nations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the European Union speech on Wednesday to announce the…


COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory for Care Home Staff in England From November 11

COVID-19 vaccinations will be compulsory for all staff working in care homes in England from November 11, according to new guidance. The government has published guidance to help managers with the change in the law, which applies to all people working in care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) unless they are medically…


Suspension of University of Sask. Surgery Prof Who Spoke out Against COVID Shots for Children ‘Deeply Disturbing’: Lawyer

The University of Saskatchewan’s decision to suspend a surgeon from his teaching duties because he raised concerns around children being vaccinated without informed consent violates his Charter rights, says a constitutional lawyer. Dr. Francis Christian, clinical professor of general surgery at the University of Saskatchewan and a practicing physician, was called to a meeting on…