(2021-11-07). 52% Of Nicaraguans Aged Two Years and Older Has a Vaccine. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Nicaragua's Vice President Rosario Murillo reported that 52 percent of the population aged two years and older have already received a COVID-19 vaccine. | RELATED: | She highlighted that the vaccination process would be intensified as of Monday due to the application of booster doses to control the disease. | On Friday, the Central American nation received a shipment of Cuban -developed Soberana 02 vaccine to comple…
(2021-11-07). Nicaragua to Record an Economic Growth Over 6% This Year. telesurenglish.net In Nicaragua, Representatives from the government of President Daniel Ortega held a meeting with international electoral observers to present advances in health, education, and economic fields. | RELATED: | Health Minister Martha Reyes reported that over 95 percent coverage had been achieved to protect against 16 diseases nationwide. She recalled that the Central American nation had only 209 health units in 1977, the…
(2021-11-07). St. Vincent Nurses Strike Sadly Reaches Eight Months. popularresistance.org The historic St. Vincent Hospital nurses strike will reach the eight-month mark, another sad milestone in their struggle against Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, a for-profit corporation that has spent more than $100 million and engaged in a number of unfair labor practices to retaliate against the nurses for exercising their right to advocate for safer patient care. The strike is the longest nurses strike in state history, and one of the longest of several strikes by workers across the nation, who are standing up to corporate greed and the devaluation of essential workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2021-11-07). Annual COVID-19 booster vaccines likely in Australia for "foreseeable future": pharmacists. ecns.cn Australians will require annual coronavirus vaccines for years, according to the nation's peak pharmacists body.
(2021-11-07). Iran hosts 2nd group of foreign tourists from France. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — French tourists — the second foreign tourists from the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran — are scheduled to visit Iranian tourist attractions while observing all health protocols.
(2021-11-07). Get booster jabs so we can 'enjoy Christmas' — UK health secretary. rt.com 
UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has strongly urged the public to get Covid-19 booster jabs as soon as they can so restrictions don't return for Christmas. | "And if you haven't yet had your first and second vaccines, it is not too late," Javid said. "The NHS will always be there to welcome you with open arms." | If we all come together and play our part, we can get through this challenging winter, avoid a return to restrictions, and enjoy Christmas. | Javid warned that immunity against Covid-19 begins to wane after six months, especially for older and vulnerable people. | The health secretary said 9 million bo…
(2021-11-07). Is COVID-19 here to stay? A team of biologists explains what it means for a virus to become endemic. Sara Sawyer, Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Colorado Boulder 
(2021-11-07). Emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a request from Pfizer to amend its emergency use authorization to allow the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children 5—11."An emergency use authorization is a mechanism that exists within the Food and Drug Administration to provide accelerated availability and use of any medical device, or medication or vaccine, during emergency situations, such as during a pandemic," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious…
(2021-11-07). 'Dystopian nightmare': Candace Owens rages against NY child vaccination campaign. rt.com 
Conservative pundit and talk show host Candace Owens said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to give children $100 for Covid-19 vaccination was akin to brainwashing them. | Owens was asked by Fox News about Mayor de Blasio's announcement that children between five and 11 years old could receive $100 from the city if they get vaccinated. | "It buys a whole lot of candy," the mayor said. | Owens, who is known for her strong opposition to vaccine mandates, objected against the "sinister" idea. "There's something about this that feels like a child predator approaching your child, right?" she said, arguing that o…
(2021-11-07). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Building a wall of immunity against COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In anticipation of more COVID-19 vaccine approvals this week, Dr. Elie Berbari, chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic, says it's good news that younger children will now have more protection against COVID-19. "It's important that we reach a very high level of vaccination rates to achieve kind of a wall of immunity that could prevent transmission and prevent us from these repeated peaks that we've been dealing with over the last…
(2021-11-07). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Understanding mix-and-match COVID-19 boosters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S., including authorizing a mix-and-match option for booster shots from Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Moderna or Pfizer. For people who received Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, booster vaccinations are recommended 6 months or more after finishing the initial two-dose series for those age 65 and older and for younger adults 18 and…
(2021-11-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: High-dose flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 65 and had my annual physical. This year, my doctor recommended that I receive a high-dose flu vaccine. Why do I need a high-dose vaccine? ANSWER: Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system, including your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is not the same as stomach flu, which is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever….
(2021-11-07). Total vaccine jabs in Iran hit 94.2m. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — According to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry on Sunday, a total of 94,201,273 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been so far administered in Iran.
(2021-11-07). Matching tweets to ZIP codes can spotlight hot spots of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Mayank Kejriwal, Research Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Southern California 
(2021-11-07). Over 2.32 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland. ecns.cn More than 2.32 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Saturday, data from the National Health Commission showed Sunday. Enditem…
(2021-11-07). U.S. court temporarily halts Biden's vaccine mandate for companies. ecns.cn Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit who were appointed by Republican presidents, the order reasoned that "there are grave statutory and constitutional issues with the Mandate" and suspended the mandate "pending further action by this court."
(2021-11-07). Mayo Clinic COVID-19 vaccination plan for children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is preparing to vaccinate children 5‚Äí11 for COVID-19, with vaccinations to begin Friday, Nov. 5. Mayo Clinic strongly recommends that children 5‚Äí11 be vaccinated for COVID-19 and to schedule their appointment now. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11. Nationally, nearly 28 million children are now eligible to be protected by a COVID-19 vaccination. In clinical trials, the Pfizer COVID-19…
(2021-11-07). Venezuela vaccinates 67% of its population against COVID-19. mronline.org 
Despite the U.S. blockade against Venezuela, the socialist government led by President Nicolás Maduro has been carrying out a successful mass vaccination drive against COVID-19…
(2021-11-07). French Medical Union Chief Hopes Macron to Encourage Revaccination in Upcoming Address. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – French Medical Trade Union head Jacques Battistoni told Franceinfo he hopes that French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming national address will give "a push forth to booster vaccination."
(2021-11-07). Vaccinating refugees in Indonesia, for the benefit of all. news.un.org Refugees in Indonesia, many of whom have fled Afghanistan's mounting crises, have lagged far behind the rest of the population when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. The UN is helping to reverse this trend.
(2021-11-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important for kids to be vaccinated for flu. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Flu season typically starts in the U.S. in November, December. That's why it's important to get your flu shot now. Mayo Clinic health experts say it's the best tool for preventing the flu. And kids of almost every age are eligible. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zwAGf1V9iUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Winter is coming. And health…
(2021-11-07). House GOPers Express Concern as Intelligence Agencies May Dismiss Thousands of Unvaccinated Officers. sputniknews.com Mandatory vaccination for many categories of employees across the United States has raised concerns over lack of qualified personnel, especially in some crucial services, including firefighters and police, as many workers fail to meet vaccination deadlines.
(2021-11-07). American Federation of Teachers President Faces Criticism for Removing Mask at SOMOS Conference. sputniknews.com In August, Weingarten spoke in favor of children wearing face masks at school, saying that "universal masking" is the safest way to keep schools open.
(2021-11-07). Video: Covid-19 Criminality. globalresearch.ca First published on June 13, 2021 | Worldwide, people have been misled both by their governments and the media as to the causes and devastating consequences of the Covid-19 "pandemic". | SARS-2 is upheld as the "killer virus". And now the Covid …
(2021-11-07). COVID-19 rash in kids and adults. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rashes on babies and children are common. They can happen for many reasons, including COVID-19 infection. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been studying the dermatologic effects of COVID-19 on kids and adults. "By the time we grow into adulthood, our immune systems have had the opportunity to see many viral, bacterial and miscellaneous infections, and grow immunity such that if you get exposed again, you hopefully will not have a true…
(2021-11-07). Preventing future pandemics starts with recognizing links between human and animal health. Deborah Kochevar, Professor of Comparative Pathobiology and Dean Emerita, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine; Senior Fellow, The Fletcher School, Tufts University 
(2021-11-07). The US was not prepared for a pandemic — free market capitalism and government deregulation may be to blame. Elanah Uretsky, Associate Professor of International and Global Studies, Brandeis University 
(2021-11-07). Hong Kong records first COVID-19 case with Delta strain sub-lineage AY.4.2. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) confirmed on Friday that the virus strain of a recent imported COVID-19 case matched the Delta strain sub-lineage AY.4.2, a newly designated sub-lineage of the Delta strain.
(2021-11-07). Cuba inicia nuevo protocolo sanitario para viajeros internacionales. cubadebate.cu Desde hoy, quienes lleguen a la nación caribeña no tendrán que aislarse por un periodo de tiempo en espera de los resultados del diagnóstico de la Covid-19, un paso previo a otras medidas que se implementarán desde el próximo 15 de noviembre. En esa fecha el país volverá a recibir pasajeros en todas sus terminales aéreas.
(2021-11-07). Cuba reporta 483 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y solo un fallecido. cubadebate.cu Para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 21 mil 695 muestras para la vigilancia en el día, resultando 483 positivas. El país acumula 10 millones 668 mil 223 muestras realizadas y 955 mil 981 positivas.
(2021-11-07). Thousands across Italy want Covid Green Pass scrapped (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Thousands-strong protests against Covid-19 immunity passes took place in several Italian cities. In Trieste, the demonstration was marred by minor clashes between some protesters and riot police. | The weekly rally in the northern Italian port city drew around 8,000 people, according to police estimates. The event was mostly peaceful, but some violence occurred in the evening when a group of around 200 activists tried to break through police barriers and enter the Piazza Unita d'Italia. The police pushed back, forcing the crowd to retreat and disperse, local media reported. | In Milano, an anti-Green Pass m…
(2021-11-07). UK Health Service Must Cope With COVID-19 Issues Without Tough Lockdowns, Union Head Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The CEO of the UK National Health Service (NHS) Providers, Chris Hopson, told Times Radio on Sunday that the NHS must find a way to settle COVID-19 related issues without imposing "draconian lockdowns."
(2021-11-07). We Are Guinea Pigs in a Worldwide Experiment on Microplastics. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | Important article first published in 2018. | A dramatic increase in the environmental impacts of plastics has occurred in the course of the 2020-21 Covid Crisis. According to the
(2021-11-07). Consumer Health: Pancreatic cancer risks and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to keep yourself safe. More than 60,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 48,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer begins…
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(2021-11-06). FILVEN 2021: Ignacio Ramonet Expresses Admiration for Over 100 Books Published in Times of Pandemic — Book on Alex Saab Case. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, November 4, at the inauguration of the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN), the Spanish journalist and political analyst Ignacio Ramonet expressed his admiration for Venezuela for having achieved the publication of more than 100 books in times of the pandemic and in the background of the ever-present blockade. | "This is a feat that should be applauded, and I express my admiration," stressed Ramonet, and praised the choice of venue for the book fair, because "it is worth recalling what is at stake here in Venezuela, which is precisely democracy." The official venue for the 17th edition…
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(2021-11-06). San Francisco Will Require Children 5 to 11 to Show Proof of COVID Injection for Indoor Activities. anti-empire.com 
(2021-11-06). All children will have to take Covid-19 jab in Costa Rica. rt.com 
Costa Rica has become the first nation in the world to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for children. Parents face sanctions — and potentially, forced jabbing of their kids — if they don't comply. | The coronavirus jab has been added to a list of childhood vaccinations, obligatory under the law, the nation's Health Ministry announced on Friday. The National Vaccination and Epidemiology Commission (CNVE) has declared immunization against the virus to be mandatory for all minors under 18. | Parents in Costa Rica might now face unspecified sanctions if they do not vaccinate their children against C…
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(2021-11-06). Protest Against COVID-19 Restrictions Takes Place in Leipzig. sputniknews.com The government of the German state of Saxony prompted unrest by announcing that it will tighten restrictions amid rising COVID-19 cases, allowing only vaccinated people or those who have recovered from coronavirus to enter restaurants or big events.
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(2021-11-06). Steep rise in coronavirus cases in Germany portends a second deadly winter of the pandemic. wsws.org On Thursday, Germany recorded a new high of 34,000 C OVID infection in one day. Despite this, the new "traffic light" federal coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Liberal Democrats (FDP) and Greens wants to lift the "emergency epidemic situation" at the end of November.
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(2021-11-06). US Appeals Court Freezes Biden's Vaccine Requirement for Businesses. sputniknews.com Under Joe Biden's plan, businesses with 100 or more employees are supposed to require staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
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(2021-11-06). Federal court FREEZES Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses. rt.com 
A US federal appeals court has issued a stay on President Joe Biden's vaccine mandates for employers, freezing the requirement over constitutional concerns. | Biden's mandate says companies with 100 or more employees must require their workers to either get the Covid-19 vaccine or be tested weekly. Numerous Republican states and companies, such as conservative outlet Daily Wire, had already presented legal challenges to Biden's controversial mandate before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stepped in. | The court put a hold on the mandate on Saturday before its January deadline over "gra…
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(2021-11-06). Expertise of COVID-19 vaccine for kids nearing completion. tass.com The drug was developed on the Sputnik V platform…
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(2021-11-06). Over 93 mn doses of COVID vaccine injected in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry said that more than 93 million jabs of COVID-19 vaccines have been injected across the country.
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(2021-11-06). FDA Lets Pfizer Test Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine on U.S. Children. globalresearch.ca Important article published in October 2020, shortly prior to launching of the mRNA vaccine one year ago in early November 2020. Americans have been following COVID-19 vaccine trial developments for weeks, watching companies jockey for frontrunner status like contestants …
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(2021-11-06). CNN deploys 'Sesame Street' muppets to promote vaccines to children. rt.com CNN has stirred controversy and been accused of pushing "propaganda" by critics for once again deploying the 'Sesame Street' puppets to promote Covid-19 vaccines, this time to children. | On Saturday, CNN aired 'The ABCs of COVID Vaccines: A CNN/Sesame Street Townhall for Families', hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Erica Hill, in which numerous recognizable children's characters like Elmo and Big Bird recommended children get their Covid-19 jabs now that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children five to 11. | #COVID19 vaccines. pic.tw…
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(2021-11-06). Video: The Vaccine is More Dangerous than COVID-19: Dr. Peter McCullough. globalresearch.ca
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(2021-11-06). Cuban Revolution vs. US capitalism. themilitant.com There is no COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Cuba. Yet by the time you read this some 73% of the population will be fully vaccinated and over 90% will have at least one dose, one of the highest rates in the world. | Leaders of the socialist revolution there act on the capacities of working people to join together and mobilize to advance our interests. That approach is well captured in the words of Thomas Sankara, the communist leader of the 1983-87 popular revolution in Burkina Faso, West Africa. A real revolution, Sankara said, is based on "a convinced people, not a conquered people." | In the United States, the most…
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(2021-11-06). 'He is not a Covid denier': Germany boss insists controversial star 'does not belong to lateral thinkers and conspiracy theorists'. rt.com 
German national team manager Hansi Flick has rushed to defend his controversial star Joshua Kimmich, who has received backlash at home and abroad for recent comments on his refusal to receive a Covid vaccine. | Multifunctional defender and midfielder Kimmich spoke to Sky Sports following a 4-0 Bundesliga win over Hoffenheim. | Before kick-off, a
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(2021-11-06). High Recorded Mortality in Countries Categorized as "Covid-19 Vaccine Champions". The Vaccinated Suffer from Increased Risk of Mortality compared to the Non-vaccinated. globalresearch.ca This "health strategy" based on false simulations, lies, promises never kept, propaganda and the fear campaign has become unbearable. In turn it has been followed by the extortion of consent to be vaccinated, by outright blackmail.
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(2021-11-06). Science summit warns of escalating pandemic disaster. wsws.org The two-day summit consisted of 22 different sessions on the pandemic, including on airborne transmission, inequities in global vaccine distribution, the effects of Long COVID and the development of new variants of SARS-CoV-2.