Coronavirus Outbreak

Politics ​Joe Biden tests positive for Covid ​

The President is experiencing “mild symptoms”, the White House said in a statement

Society US drops Covid testing requirement – reports

As of Sunday, no one – vaccinated or unvaccinated – will have to show a negative test to enter the US by air

Science & Environnement Bill Gates’ chilling Covid prediction ​

The tech baron has made another chilling prediction about the virus while urging countries to maintain vigilance.

Society Uber, Lyft Drop Mask Requirement After Judge Voids Public Transportation Mandate

Ride-sharing companies also will allow riders back in the front passenger seat

Society Airports, Other Transit Split on Requiring Masks After Federal Mandate Is Dropped

Many travelers remove their masks on public transportation for first time in over a year

Politics Biden Unveils New Covid-19 Strategy for Next Phase of Response

The administration will need to secure enough funding to fulfill an array of plans

Politics Florida's DeSantis gains popularity with Trump-like anti-'woke' agenda

Florida's governor is becoming the clear Trump alternative for Republicans.

Science & Environnement Bill Gates says the chances of catching a severe infection from COVID-19 are dramatically lower but he believes another pandemic is likely

Bill Gates says the chances of catching a severe infection from COVID-19 are dramatically lower but he believes another pandemic is likely

People Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, world’s longest-serving monarch, tests positive for Covid; symptoms are mild

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild symptoms, Buckingham Palace said.

Canada The Ottawa convoy has 'shattered norms' for protest in Canada. Will we see more of it?

Occupying a part of the capital has gotten Canadians' attention but also lost their support, poll suggests

Society Pfizer has pulled its FDA request to authorize a 2-dose shot for kids under 5, saying it will 'wait for the 3-dose data'

Parents of kids aged 0-5 will have to wait until at least April for a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer.

Canada Freedom convoy: Canada has a very serious problem with trucks ‘impossible’ to move

Canada has a very serious problem on its hands, with the capital under “siege” by hundreds of truck that simply can’t be moved.

Society COVID in Europe: Sweden joins Denmark and Norway in lifting most restrictions

Some recommendations remain in place for the unvaccinated – such as avoiding indoor crowds.

Canada Ottawa protesters defy growing calls to end occupation of capital

One homemade sign on a protester’s car appeared to equate the vaccine mandate with the Nazi persecution of the Jews.

Business Spotify Has a Much Bigger Problem Than Joe Rogan

Spotify has a much bigger problem than Joe Rogan.

Politics Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine-or-testing mandate for workplaces but lets medical rule stand

The court in a second unsigned opinion permitted a vaccine mandate on people employed at health care facilities that receive federal funding through...

Science & Environnement ​You’re wearing the wrong mask for Omicron ​

Experts say the common blue masks worn by millions of Australians are not protecting them against the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

Canada ‘It’s because of you Chinese people!’: Customer films woman’s COVID-19 meltdown at Montreal grocery

A woman allegedly approached a man at a Montreal grocery store and asked if he was Chinese before blaming Chinese people for COVID-19.

Internet Buzz ​Unvaxxed couple die of Covid holding hands ​

William and Carol Stewart were married for 44 years and died within moments of each other after battling the virus for weeks.

Europe French president Macron's desire to 'piss off' unvaccinated individuals triggers outrage

Macron's opponents have said he is 'unworthy' to serve as president

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