Vaccine
NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Vax Rule Keeping Kyrie Irving Out at Home 'Unfair'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he didn't understand why the rule was in place for Irving, but not opposing players visiting New York.
Michigan, Least Vaccinated Blue State, Is Outsized Donor to Canada Truckers
A Newsweek analysis of the leaked donor information from the GiveSendGo fundraiser found Michigan to be the fifth-highest donor state to Canada's truckers.
Canadian Trucker Hasn't Seen 9-Year-Old Daughter Since Vaccine Mandate
Jake Klassen's daughter is receiving palliative care at St. Amant a care residence in Winnipeg, and he can't visit unless he's vaccinated, which he isn't.
Vaccine Skeptic Changes Mind After Almost Dying of COVID—'Learn the Facts'
Maryland resident Brent Whalen spent over a month in hospital after catching COVID.
Canada Rewards Vaccinated Travelers As Truckers Protest Border Restrictions
As Canada eases testing requirements for vaccinated travelers, unvaccinated foreign nationals will continue to face limited entry into the country.
Lindell's Pillow Delivery in Doubt After Media Crew Turned Away at Border
Lindell told Newsweek that he expects no problems with his MyPillow delivery to Canada despite the truck delivery crew being "definitely not vaccinated."
A State Bill Will Allow Ivermectin Prescriptions, Though It's Already Legal
"This is legislation ensuring doctors have the freedom to...treat their [patients] best," one Republican state representative said about the bill.
Man Swipes at Applebee's Bartender With Meat Cleaver Over Vax Proof: Police
The man faces one count of assault in the second degree for the attempted attack.
D.C. May Go Back to Vaccine Mandate Just One Day After Mayor's Announcement
Washington, D.C., Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said Tuesday that she drafted an emergency bill to reinstate the requirement.
Quebec, Ontario Latest Canadian Provinces to Roll Back COVID Vax Passports
Ontario and Quebec announced they would end their COVID-19 vaccine passport systems within the next few months.
GiveSendGo Risks Breaking Anti-Terrorism Laws by Funding Truckers' Protests
The website has been used to raise millions of dollars for the Freedom Convoy.
Queen Gives Biggest Clue Yet Over Her COVID Status
Queen Elizabeth II met Prince Charles not long before he tested positive for COVID-19. However, the palace would not confirm whether the monarch took a test.
Djokovic 'Open' to Vaccination, But Not Before French Open, Wimbledon
Djokovic said that forfeiting this year's Grand Slam titles is a price he's willing to pay to remain unvaccinated.
Novak Djokovic Responds to COVID Test Tampering Allegations
"I really don't like someone thinking I've misused something or in my own favor," the Serb said in his first interview since his deportation from Australia.
Trudeau to Crack Down On Trucker Bank Accounts as GiveSendGo Remains Down
The Christian fundraising site was the target of a hack on Sunday night, and thousands of names of Freedom Convoy donors were reportedly leaked.
How Prince Charles and Camilla's Victory Lap Was Gate-Crashed by COVID
Prince Charles and Camilla won a major victory in preparations for their royal future, but had to cancel public visits due to COVID just days later.
DC Does Away With Vaccine Mandates as Big Cities Pivot From COVID Rules
"We are in a much better place now," Mayor Muriel Bowser said during her Monday address.
U.S. COVID Deaths See a Peak As Cases Take Significant Dive
This comes as states are modifying their mask mandates and the CDC says 99 percent of cases are Omicron.
Video of Officer Appearing to Support Freedom Convoy Protests Sparks Probe
The TikTok video where an Ontario Provincial Police officer appeared to support the "freedom convoy" went viral with over 235,000 views.
Family of Athlete, 20, Hospitalized by COVID for 7 Months Get Their Shots
Football player Jesse Boshears, described as having a "heart of gold," was hospitalized with COVID last summer and has been fighting for his life since.
Ambassador Bridge to Be Reopened Today, Says White House
Canadian police on Sunday removed protestors who blocked traffic in the area for the past week.
Video of Woman Berating Restaurant Requiring Vaccine Card Viewed 160K Times
"I'm just trying to do my job," a restaurant employee said during the tirade.
Trump on Trucker Protests: U.S. 'Far More of a Tinderbox Than Canada'
"I see they have Trump signs all over the place and I'm proud that they do," the ex-president said of Canada's trucker protests.
Anti-Vaccine Speaker Pasquale Bacco Repents After Fan Dies of COVID
"I think that those of us who went up on those stages have some deaths on our conscience," Bacco said.
Second Canadian Province Lifting COVID Vaccine Mandate Amid Trucker Protest
Manitoba will lift its proof of vaccination requirements on March 1, along with other pandemic restrictions set to be loosened or lifted later this month.
Ricky Schroder Calls on U.S. Truckers To 'Shut Down' D.C., State Capitals
Ricky Schroder has backed the Canadian truckers blockading the U.S. border, as he said that a similar COVID mandate protest may take place in the U.S.
COVID Rules Prompt 'Open Arms' Video Offer to Officers at Risk of Job Loss
"To our fellow officers in Los Angles…We've seen the headlines," the video posted by officials in Kern County begins.
Vaccine Mandates Lifted in 2 Minnesota Cities As COVID Cases Wane
The mandates' end comes as cities and states nationwide are beginning to drop their mask mandates, leading to speculation that proof of vaccination will follow.
Inhaled COVID Vaccine Could Protect Against Variants by Targeting Lungs
Early studies in animals suggest the vaccine could provide longer-lasting immunity compared to regular muscle injections.
After Unvaccinated Pregnant Woman Dies of COVID, Family Urges Vaccinations
"We would never push anything on anyone, but it's devastating to go through this and I wouldn't want anyone else to go through such pain," the woman's mother said.