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Big Al
May 17 in England supposedly sees the reopening of public houses and eateries for inside dining and drinking. Boris is holding a press conference this evening amidst calls to push-back the date due to the spread of this Indian variant. I have a table booked for Saturday May 28. Fingers-crossed for me and my fellow England-based posters'!
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Hairball
From CNN:
Alabama governor signs bill banning Covid-19 vaccine passports
Alabama
(CNN)Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed a bill into law banning the use of so-called vaccine passports in the state.
The law, which went into effect immediately, prohibits any government entity from issuing vaccine passports while blocking businesses from requiring any such documentation.
"I am supportive of a voluntary vaccine and by signing this bill into law, I am only further solidifying that conviction," Ivey said in a statement after signing the legislation. "I made the choice to get the COVID-19 vaccine and glad for the peace of mind it brings. I encourage any Alabamian who has not gotten their shot to roll up their sleeves, and if you have questions, consult with your health care provider." The legislation, which cleared the state Legislature earlier this month, defines vaccine passports broadly as "documentation of an immunization." Schools in the state "may continue to require a student to prove vaccination status as a condition of attendance only for the specific vaccines that were already required by the institution as of January 1, 2021, provided that the institutions give an exemption for students with a medical condition or religious belief that is contrary to vaccination," according to the text of the law.
Alabama is just the latest state to put restrictions on requiring proof that a person has been immunized against Covid-19. Some health experts argue that such proof of vaccination can be the ticket back to normalcy, saying it could reward people for getting vaccinated by allowing them into a crowded concert or ballgame, as well as offer the vaccinated peace of mind that the person next to them has been immunized, too. But critics have stressed privacy concerns and characterized vaccine passports as an overreach by authorities. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis cited freedom of choice as a reason for signing legislation banning vaccine passports earlier this month, saying, "In Florida, your personal choice regarding vaccinations will be protected and no business or government entity will be able to deny you services based on your decision." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in a video posted to Twitter, argued that "government should not require any Texan to show proof of vaccination and reveal private health information just to go about their daily lives." The Republican last month issued an executive order prohibiting government-mandated proof of inoculation in his state. On the national level, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in March there will be "no centralized universal federal vaccinations database, and no federal mandate requiring everyone to obtain a single vaccination credential. ... We want to encourage an open marketplace with a variety of private sector companies and nonprofit coalitions developing solutions."
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Hairball
From CNN:
Alabama governor signs bill banning Covid-19 vaccine passports
Alabama
(CNN)Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed a bill into law banning the use of so-called vaccine passports in the state.
The law, which went into effect immediately, prohibits any government entity from issuing vaccine passports while blocking businesses from requiring any such documentation.
"I am supportive of a voluntary vaccine and by signing this bill into law, I am only further solidifying that conviction," Ivey said in a statement after signing the legislation. "I made the choice to get the COVID-19 vaccine and glad for the peace of mind it brings. I encourage any Alabamian who has not gotten their shot to roll up their sleeves, and if you have questions, consult with your health care provider." The legislation, which cleared the state Legislature earlier this month, defines vaccine passports broadly as "documentation of an immunization." Schools in the state "may continue to require a student to prove vaccination status as a condition of attendance only for the specific vaccines that were already required by the institution as of January 1, 2021, provided that the institutions give an exemption for students with a medical condition or religious belief that is contrary to vaccination," according to the text of the law.
Alabama is just the latest state to put restrictions on requiring proof that a person has been immunized against Covid-19. Some health experts argue that such proof of vaccination can be the ticket back to normalcy, saying it could reward people for getting vaccinated by allowing them into a crowded concert or ballgame, as well as offer the vaccinated peace of mind that the person next to them has been immunized, too. But critics have stressed privacy concerns and characterized vaccine passports as an overreach by authorities. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis cited freedom of choice as a reason for signing legislation banning vaccine passports earlier this month, saying, "In Florida, your personal choice regarding vaccinations will be protected and no business or government entity will be able to deny you services based on your decision." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in a video posted to Twitter, argued that "government should not require any Texan to show proof of vaccination and reveal private health information just to go about their daily lives." The Republican last month issued an executive order prohibiting government-mandated proof of inoculation in his state. On the national level, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in March there will be "no centralized universal federal vaccinations database, and no federal mandate requiring everyone to obtain a single vaccination credential. ... We want to encourage an open marketplace with a variety of private sector companies and nonprofit coalitions developing solutions."
As a non-American it strikes me that those three states have a republican senator. Coincidence? Apart from (global) war situations and international politics the word "United" in United States of America appears to have no real meaning when dealing with important internal issues like Covid-19.
The EU isn't much different, but at least we don't pretend to be the US(C)E, or United States (Countries) of Europe.
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georgie48
As a non-American it strikes me that those three states have a republican senator. Coincidence? Apart from (global) war situations and international politics the word "United" in United States of America appears to have no real meaning when dealing with important internal issues like Covid-19.
The EU isn't much different, but at least we don't pretend to be the US(C)E, or United States (Countries) of Europe.
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stickyfingers101
[www.msn.com]
So, in the handful of months since vaccinations started, I guess they know everything there is to know about "mild" COVID cases emerging among the vaccinated????
nothing more to learn....moving on.
I'm no doctor and I got a D in biology....but, sorry....that's ridiculous.
IMO.
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bv
Picking up just bits of the news in order to twist a story into your own preferences seems to be the standard to some. I would advice people to read the whole story, not just some parts picked up and posted out of context.
At Least 18 Cases of Apparent Heart Problems in Young People in CT After COVID-19 Vaccine (NBC Connecticut May 24, 2021)
“Our health and medical experts still continue to convey that it is the right step for 12- to 15-year-olds to get vaccinated, that these are limited cases, and that, obviously, the risks of contracting COVID are certainly significant even for people of that age,” Psaki said.
Health officials say the reported cases appear to be mild and typically begin within four days after the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
The CDC has yet to determine if the vaccines were the cause of the reported heart condition.
“What’s important to know and to recognize is that the rates that we’re seeing of myocarditis are no higher than what we would experience normally,” Dr. Ted O’Connell told NBC San Diego. “So, we don’t know if it’s associated with the vaccine or not.”
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bv
Today the bars and restaurants opened in Oslo Norway, after being closed for six and a half month, since November 9. The Oslo area has been hit hard by the pandemic, because 1/3 of the population live in this area. With the current vaccination speed, and more than 90% accepting the vaccine, they say we will get rid of the pandemic in 2-3 months time. Tomorrow they open up here where I live too. I am looking forward to order a beer tomorrow at my favorite place - and the sun is supposed to be shining!
[www.vg.no]
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Hairball
Considering the backlash directed at Fauci (see above), wondering how China will react to this breaking news...
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Hairball
I posted the entire article verbatim without "Picking up just bits of the news in order to twist a story into your own preferences".
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Hairball
Considering the backlash directed at Fauci (see above), wondering how China will react to this breaking news...
Maybe they're behind this move:
Pompeo-led effort to hunt down Covid lab theory shut down by Biden
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bleedingman
As I've said, yes so far these events are "rare". So is getting struck by lightning if you walk in a field during a storm. But it happens
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Hairball
I posted the entire article verbatim without "Picking up just bits of the news in order to twist a story into your own preferences".
This is the CDC site on reported adverse events including possible deaths. It is updated regularly. As I've said, yes so far these events are "rare". So is getting struck by lightning if you walk in a field during a storm. But it happens.
[www.cdc.gov]