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Court overturns order aimed at protecting immigrant detainees from COVID-19

Thu, 2021-10-21 18:09 — mike kraft

Court overturns order aimed at protecting immigrant detainees from A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Wednesday overturned a lower court order that forced immigration detention officials to monitor and sometimes release detainees who were at high risk of Rafael Bernal TheHill

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Wednesday overturned a lower court order that forced immigration detention officials to monitor and sometimes release detainees who were at high risk of COVID-19 infections.

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Brazilian congressional report says President Bolsonaro should be charged with crimes against humanity because of his Covid policies

Wed, 2021-10-20 12:30 — mike kraft

Bolsonaro should be charged with crimes against humanity, Covid inquiry finds Brazilian president savaged for ‘macabre’ and ‘slovenly’ response to pandemic and ‘deliberate neglect’ of indigenous people th

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Russia is behind in meeting global orders for Sputnik V vaccine

Fri, 2021-10-15 17:42 — mike kraft

Russia struggles to meet global orders for Sputnik V vaccine CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Esperita García de Perez got her first vaccination against COVID-19 in May. That, along with her Catholic faith, made her feel better protected against the virus, and she had hoped to get her second shot of the Russian-developed Sputnik V vaccine a few weeks later. AP NEWS

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Caribbean nations struggle with vaccination efforts.

Thu, 2021-10-14 18:29 — mike kraft

In Guatemala, shortages of syringes have slowed vaccination efforts. In Haiti, logistical and security challenges after the devastating Aug. 14 earthquake have contributed to making it the country with the lowest vaccination coverage in the world.

And across the Caribbean, countries are grappling with unequal distribution of doses and vaccine hesitancy, World Health Organization officials warned today in an online news conference.

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World Bank says globe seeing 'tragic reversals in development' due to COVID-19

Mon, 2021-10-11 18:15 — mike kraft

World Bank says globe seeing 'tragic reversals in development' due to World Bank Group President David Malpass said Monday the Earth is seeing "tragic reversals in development" due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph Choi TheHill

World Bank Group President David Malpass said Monday the Earth is seeing "tragic reversals in development" due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Overview: Australia and other international briefs

Thu, 2021-09-30 12:02 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

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OVerview, varous Europe and other developments

Mon, 2021-09-27 18:02 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The global vaccine alliance Gavi is proposing to revamp distribution rules after COVAX allotted more doses to Britain than to Botswana, which is among other poorer nations that have fledgling vaccination drives at best. Reuters Reuters

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Overview of the countries that are vaccinating children against Covid-19

Fri, 2021-09-17 12:08 — mike kraft

The countries that are vaccinating children against Covid-19 Schools are in session, Covid-19 restrictions are being relaxed en masse and the Delta variant is raging worldwide, creating a maelstrom of confusion for parents on how to best protect their unvaccinated children. Kara Fox, CNN CNN

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WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months

Wed, 2021-09-15 08:52 — Naomisfreeman

WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months The World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week that global coronavirus cases have dropped for the first time in more than two months. Cameron Jenkins TheHill

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More island destinations, eastern European nations added to CDC's 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list

Mon, 2021-09-13 18:08 — mike kraft

More island destinations added to CDC's 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list Island destinations from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean joined a handful of Eastern European countries among the latest places deemed "very high" risk for travel by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, September 13. By Marnie Hunter, CNN CNN

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