Tag: vaccination

Djokovic Will Need to Be Vaccinated to Play Australian Open: Minister

CANBERRA—Novak Djokovic will not be able to enter Australia to defend his Australian Open title unless he is fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country’s immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting the Serb’s Grand Slam record bid in doubt. World number one Djokovic, who is level with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam…


US Workers Face Job Losses as COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Kick In

Thousands of unvaccinated workers across the United States are facing potential job losses as a growing number of states, cities, and private companies start to enforce mandates for inoculation against COVID-19. In the latest high-profile example, Washington State University (WSU) fired its head football coach and four of his assistants on Monday for failing to…


Do Vaccine Mandates in the US Resemble Practices in Communist China? Is the US at Brink of War with CCP?

In this episode, I’m joined by Lee Smith, author of “The Permanent Coup” and contributor of The Epoch Times, to talk about the apparent rising tensions between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In particular, the CCP’s threatening actions toward Taiwan appear to be fueling this. “There are so many pressures that the…


Most Populous Australian State Reaches 80 Percent Fully Vaccinated

The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has reached the 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold that the government required to further ease restrictions for the fully vaccinated. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet took to Twitter on Saturday afternoon to announce it: “80 [percent] in NSW! Been a long wait but we’ve done it.” “Feels great…


Colorado State University Threatened to Arrest Unvaccinated Students

Colorado State University says it is not arresting students who are unvaccinated, but those that come onto university property without disclosing their vaccine status will be trespassing. Claims that students have been threatened with arrest are “a misrepresentation of the university’s communication to students,” CSU said in a statement posted Oct. 11. On Sept. 27,…


Verizon Says 30,000 US Employees Must Meet Vaccination Deadline

WASHINGTON—Verizon Communications In said on Thursday that about 30,000 non-union U.S. employees must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 under President Joe Biden’s federal contractor executive order. Verizon, a federal contractor, said it was in discussions with its unions about vaccination requirements. Verizon said retail employees and some other employees must be…


Judge Orders Calgary Pastor to Note ‘Majority’ View on COVID-19 Measures When Preaching

An Alberta pastor, his brother, and a cafe owner have been ordered by a judge to preach the view of the “majority of medical experts” whenever they speak against COVID-19 vaccines and restrictions. Pastor Artur Pawlowski of Street Church Ministries, his brother Dawid Pawlowski, and Whistle Stop Cafe owner Christopher Scott were fined and put…


Borders Opening as Victorian COVID-19 Cases Surge To A National High

Victoria has plans to reduce restrictions as COVID-19 cases hit a new national high of 2297 new cases and 11 deaths. State Premier Daniel Andrews announced that given the state’s vaccination target of 70 percent is projected to be met ahead of target, on Oct 22 rather than Oct 26, health restrictions may be reduced…


BC’s Indoor Mask Mandate Expanded to Include Kids Aged 5 and Up

Children aged five and older are now required to wear masks in B.C.’s indoor public spaces, the province’s health officer Bonnie Henry said Oct. 12. The change is to align with masking rules in the province’s school system, which requires K to 12 students to wear masks in all indoor areas, Henry said in a press conference. “We…


Police in Melbourne Arrest Liberal Commentator Topher Field for ‘Incitement’

Police in Victoria, Australia, arrested outspoken liberal commentator Topher Field for “incitement” on Oct. 13. Field live-streamed his arrest in Melbourne after police showed up at his home while he was with his family. The video shows two officers standing with him outside his home as they announce his arrest. One officer tells Field that they are arresting…