AstraZeneca Covid vaccine batch at the center of Austrian death investigation went to 16 other European countries

A batch of AstraZeneca Covid vaccines, which Austria has stopped using while it investigates the death and illness of two people who had the shot, was received by 16 other European countries, senior health officials have said. … Read More >AstraZeneca Covid vaccine batch at the center of Austrian death investigation went to 16 other European countries

China rolls out Covid-19 pass for international travel as global debate over a common health passport heats up

Beijing has launched a certificate that verifies Covid-19 status for citizens traveling abroad. The initiative comes amid a raging debate about the global adoption of a health passport. … Read More >China rolls out Covid-19 pass for international travel as global debate over a common health passport heats up

Kelechi Okafor on Meghan Markle & Harry interview: Royal family IS institutionally racist, represents colonial violence!

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to NHS intensive care unit nurse and national organizer of NHS Workers Say NO, Dave Carr. He discusses the government’s meagre one-percent pay rise for NHS staff after a year of battling the coronavirus pandemic, possible strike action over the dismal pay rise, Rishi Sunak’s lack of support for the NHS, why he thinks the government clapping for the NHS is hypocritical, reports of another coronavirus wave after lockdown lifts … Read More >Kelechi Okafor on Meghan Markle & Harry interview: Royal family IS institutionally racist, represents colonial violence!

Flu-like illness an expected side-effect of Covid vaccines, says WHO, with symptoms including fever and headache

An influenza-like illness is a likely side effect of being inoculated against Covid-19, the World Health Organization’s global advisory committee on vaccine safety said in a statement on Monday. … Read More >Flu-like illness an expected side-effect of Covid vaccines, says WHO, with symptoms including fever and headache

EU’s von der Leyen threatens further Covid vaccine export controls, says AstraZeneca supplied less than 10% of agreed jabs

The EU will prevent future exports of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines leaving the bloc unless the drugmaker significantly steps up its supply efforts, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Monday. … Read More >EU’s von der Leyen threatens further Covid vaccine export controls, says AstraZeneca supplied less than 10% of agreed jabs

Dozens arrested at Dutch anti-lockdown protest as demonstrators carried mock coffin mourning demise of ‘democracy’ (VIDEOS)

At least 28 people have been arrested at anti-lockdown protests in Amsterdam, after around 700 gathered in the city on Sunday to vent their fury at the Dutch government’s handling of the pandemic. … Read More >Dozens arrested at Dutch anti-lockdown protest as demonstrators carried mock coffin mourning demise of ‘democracy’ (VIDEOS)

Saudi military chief accuses Iran of supplying missiles used by Houthis to strike its oil facilities

Saudi Arabia’s defense spokesman has accused Iran of supplying missiles and drones to Houthi rebels in Yemen, for use against Saudi targets. Meanwhile, the US has made similar accusations regarding Iran-backed forces in Iraq. … Read More >Saudi military chief accuses Iran of supplying missiles used by Houthis to strike its oil facilities

Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jab

Hong Kong officials are investigating a death and two medical episodes reported days after individuals were given China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine. So far no links have been established between the drug and the incidents. … Read More >Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jab