COVID-19

A court has temporarily halted Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia told the Biden administration to halt enforcement “in all covered contracts in any state or territory of the United States of America.” The court said President Joe Biden likely exceeded his authority under the Procurement Act when he issued the mandate. The requirements cover millions … Read moreA court has temporarily halted Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors

Covid for Christmas: Boostered nurses catch virus at Spain party

Hospital staff in Spain held a Christmas party, and 68 ICU nurses later tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 173 people attended. Authorities said they are still confirming the source of infection. Everyone had presented a negative antigen test or had a booster COVID-19 shot, Reuters reported. Those who contracted COVID-19 all had antigen … Read moreCovid for Christmas: Boostered nurses catch virus at Spain party

Omicron panic takes over planet

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK must take “targeted and proportionate measures now” amid concerns over the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.  “I must stress this: As always, with a new variant, there are many things we just cannot know at this early stage. Our scientists are learning more hour by hour. It does appear that Omicron spreads very rapidly … Read moreOmicron panic takes over planet

Fast moving: Omicron variant hits UK

British officials now report that the nation has its first 2 cases of the COVID Omicron Variant, with Africa travel connection. The UK now adds Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Angola to its travel red list.—“If you have returned from there in the last 10 days you must isolate & get PCR tests”.. Some Feel that this … Read moreFast moving: Omicron variant hits UK

The WHO apparently thought XI was the true variant of concern .. they skipped it when they named the new Africa strain Omicron

The World Health Organization announced Friday it was naming a new Covid-19 variant “Omicron,” skipping over a politically sensitive letter of the Greek alphabet. The WHO made the announcement about the B.1.1.529 variant out of Johannesburg, South Africa, passing over a letter many observers presumed would be next — “Nu” — as well as the … Read moreThe WHO apparently thought XI was the true variant of concern .. they skipped it when they named the new Africa strain Omicron