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Automakers mandate masks at all U.S. plants but not requiring vaccines

Automakers mandate masks at all U.S. plants but not requiring vaccines Via Reuters.com: Detroit's Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union said on Tuesday they will reinstate requirements to wear masks at all U.S. plants, offices and warehouses beginning on Wednesday, but are not requiring workers to be vaccinated. The move is in response to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) change in COVID-19 guidance […]

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China

From Beijing to Wuhan, China orders mass testing and restrictions as Covid cases rise

From Beijing to Wuhan, China orders mass testing and restrictions as Covid cases rise Via CNBC.com: China is facing pockets of resurgence in major cities from Beijing to Wuhan, and authorities have imposed mass testing and widespread travel restrictions in some areas. Daily Covid-19 cases are rising again as the delta variant spreads across the country. China’s National Health Commission said it confirmed 96 Covid cases on Wednesday — the […]

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Sydney lockdown

Australia to use military to enforce Sydney lockdown

Australia to use military to enforce Sydney lockdown Via Just The News: The Australian government will deploy hundreds of soldiers to help enforce the hardcore lockdown of Sydney as the country struggles under the grip of a modest rise in COVID cases. Soldiers will join police to patrol Sydney neighborhoods starting on Monday. Many will reportedly be knocking on doors to ensure that residents are remaining homebound under the lockdown. […]

today08/02/2021 7

Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount students sue over vaccine mandate, other requirements

Loyola Marymount students sue over vaccine mandate, other requirements Via Just The News: Two undergraduate students at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) have sued the Los Angeles-based Catholic university in federal court, challenging its mandatory policy that requires students to receive a COVID-19 shot or follow a list of requirements in order to be allowed to return to campus. A motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction is expected […]

today07/29/2021 5

postal union

Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate draws postal union backlash

Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate draws postal union backlash Via MSN.com: The influential American Postal Workers Union on Wednesday said that at this point, it opposes a coronavirus vaccine mandate from the Biden administration but encouraged workers to voluntarily take the jabs. "While the APWU leadership continues to encourage postal workers to voluntarily get vaccinated, it is not the role of the federal government to mandate vaccinations for the employees we represent," the […]

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Sununu

Sununu signs law banning vaccine mandates in New Hampshire

Sununu signs law banning vaccine mandates in New Hampshire Via Just The News: New Hampshire will be limited in requiring people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new law signed by Gov. Chris Sununu. The "medical freedom" law which passed the Republican-controlled Legislature on a largely party-line vote, states that people have the "natural, essential and inherent right to bodily integrity, free from any threat or compulsion by government […]

today07/28/2021 16

pandemic optimism

Rasmussen poll finds pandemic optimism at lowest point since last summer

Rasmussen poll finds pandemic optimism at lowest point since last summer Via Just The News: A new Scott Rasmussen national survey found that people have the lowest level of optimism regarding the pandemic since last summer. The survey released Wednesday found 37% of those polled believed that the worst of the pandemic is behind us, a 19 point drop over the past six weeks, and the lowest level of optimism in overcoming […]

today07/27/2021 12

CDC restrictions

Appeals court blocks CDC restrictions on cruises in win for Florida

Appeals court blocks CDC restrictions on cruises in win for Florida Via CNBC.com: A federal appeals court on Friday sided with Florida in its challenge against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over federal regulations for cruise ships that the state said were too onerous and were costing it millions of dollars in foregone tax revenue. The two-page ruling from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals marks an […]

today07/24/2021 13

Canada

Canada to let vaccinated US citizens enter country on Aug. 9

Canada to let vaccinated US citizens enter country on Aug. 9 Via AP News: Canada announced Monday it will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens into Canada on Aug. 9, and those from the rest of the world on Sept. 7. Officials said the 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived as of Aug. 9 for eligible travelers who are currently residing in the United States and have received a full […]

today07/20/2021 11

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