South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday issued an executive order to prevent local governments and school districts from mandating the wearing of masks to curb the transmission of COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP virus. Parents may now opt their children out of wearing masks in public schools, the governor’s executive order (pdf)…
South Carolina Governor Allows Mask Opt-Out in Schools, Bans Vaccine Passports
School Board Stands Against Vaccine Passports, Mandatory Vaccines for Minors
Concerns regarding digital vaccine passports and mandatory vaccines for children prompted the Orange County Board of Education (OCBE) May 5 to oppose the measures. Its vaccine passport resolution came despite the County of Orange previously assuring the public such a platform, if approved, would be strictly voluntary. The OCBE’s decision followed an April 7 rally that…
Aussie MP Won’t Run for Reelection, Cites Media’s ‘Dominant Influence’ on Politics
Queensland MP George Christensen has said that mainstream media and cultural institutions have a dominant influence on Australian politics, which adversely affect “key conservative issues.” This was one of the reasons Christensen outlined when announcing on Thursday night that he will not be renominating as the Liberal National Party (LNP) candidate for the federal seat…
Arizona Governor Bans Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order on Monday that bars the state and local governments from requiring that residents show COVID-19 “vaccine passports” to enter an area or receive a service. “The residents of our state should not be required by the government to share their private medical information,” the Republican governor said in…
UK Christian Leaders ‘Wholly Opposed’ to COVID-19 Vaccine Passports
Over 1,200 Christian leaders in the UK have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to express their opposition to the government’s proposal to introduce COVID-19-status certification for domestic use. In an open letter, the church leaders, who are from various denominations, said they are “wholly opposed” to the scheme. They said the introduction of vaccine…
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The number of illegal immigrants evading capture is skyrocketing, Biden’s infrastructure bill can now pass without any Republican support, and Texas is banning vaccine passports.
Kansas, Missouri Governors Vow to Not Implement Vaccine Passports in States
The governors of Kansas and Missouri on Monday said they will not require residents of their states to show so-called “vaccine passports” in order to enter businesses or events, or to travel. In Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly told reporters that instead of implementing vaccine passports, she will be focusing on more important aspects of the…
UK to Trial COVID-Status Certification in Domestic Settings
The UK government said on Monday that “COVID-status certification” will be tested in domestic settings so that CCP virus restrictions can be eased more safely. At a press briefing held in Downing Street, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all shops, gyms, hairdressers, and outdoor hospitality areas in England will be reopened next week following…
UK Eyes Testing COVID-19 Passports at Mass Gatherings
LONDON—Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to mass gatherings at sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts. People attending a range of events this month and in May, including a club night and key FA Cup…
Airline Trade Group: COVID-19 Vaccines Should Not Be Mandated for International Travel
While airlines advocate for a digital health passport that can prove people’s vaccination or negative test status to open up international travel again, an international airline trade group is saying COVID-19 vaccines should not be mandated. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says governments should not require a vaccine as proof for entry into a…
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