Scotland’s deputy first minister has been reported to the UK Statistics Authority after he was accused of misrepresenting data to justify the region’s COVID-19 restrictions, which are significantly stricter than in neighbouring England. John Swinney, who also serves as the Scottish government’s COVID Recovery Secretary, suggested infection rates in Scotland were lower than in England…
Scottish Minister Reported to Watchdog for ‘Erroneous’ Use of COVID-19 Data
Omicron Could Boost Waning Immunity, Shown in Blood: Gov’t COVID 19 Advisers
OTTAWA—Immunity against COVID-19 among vaccinated adult Canadians and those who have already contracted the virus has been waning throughout the population, tests on donated blood have found. Tests on around 9,000 donated blood samples from across Canada show that antibodies in the blood which fight the virus declined in October among all age groups, with…
The Shifting Goalposts of Pandemic Policies
News Analysis From flip-flopping on mask mandates, to initially leaving borders unprotected against travellers from the pandemic’s epicentre, to applying lockdowns inconsistently, to piling on more conflicting measures amid rising Omicron cases, Canadians have endured a never-ending see-saw of COVID-19 policies since the virus outbreak began in China—in many cases presented in the name of…
Welsh Government’s COVID-19 Measures ‘Throttling Recovery’: UK Minister
The strict COVID-19 restrictions adopted by the Welsh government are throttling recovery and economic activity in the region, a British minister has said. Since the detection of the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes COVID-19, the Labour administration in Wales has imposed significantly tighter restrictions than those adopted by the…
Shares in COVID-19 Vaccine Developer Valneva Extend Fall
PARIS—Shares in biotech company Valneva fell again on Wednesday, declining for the seventh day in a row due to a growing belief amongst investors that the COVID-19 Omicron variant might lessen the need for mass vaccination. At 0945 GMT, Valneva shares were down 3 percent at 17.10 euros, meaning the stock has now lost close…
Malaysia Mandates Booster for People Over 60 and Those Fully Vaccinated With Sinovac
Malaysia’s government has mandated COVID-19 booster shots for individuals aged 60 and above, as well as those who are fully vaccinated with China’s Sinovac in order to keep their “fully vaccinated” status amid a rise in the country’s Omicron cases. Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced on Dec. 16 that all these individuals must take their…
Capitol Report (Jan. 5): Security Tightens on Capitol Hill for Jan. 6
After over 24 hours, Interstate 95 in Virginia finally reopened. Sen. Tim Kaine, who was stranded with hundreds of other drivers, says that this was a challenge for survival. Capitol Hill lawmakers are prepping for a big day of events marking one year since the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. We look at how security has…
Hong Kong Bans Flights From Eight Countries Amid Emerging Omicron Outbreak
Hong Kong authorities have announced a 14-day ban on flights from eight countries, including Australia, amid the latest Omicron outbreak. Carrie Lam, the Beijing-appointed Hong Kong leader, announced on Jan.5 that incoming flights from Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, the Philippines, India, and Pakistan will be banned from midnight on Jan….
QLD To Issue 18 Million RATs
January 5, 2022
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The Queensland government has secured 18 million state rapid antigen tests (RATs) to be provided for free from public testing sites to people classified as close contacts. This includes 12 million at-home tests and almost 6 million point of care tests. At-home Rapid Antigen Tests will be provided from public test sites, free to close…
Queensland Govt to Issue 18 Million Rapid Antigen Tests
January 5, 2022
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Annastacia PalaszczukAustraliaCCP VirusCOVID-19OmicronOmicron variantQueenslandQueensland COVID-19Queensland COVID-19 Outbreakrapid antigen testingrapid antigen testsWorld
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The Queensland government has secured 18 million rapid antigen tests (RATs) to be provided for free at public testing sites to people classified as close contacts. This includes 12 million at-home tests and almost 6 million point of care tests. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the supply would support new national protocols for close contacts…
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