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OVERVIEW: Canada will open up to visitors in August/Sept: other international developments

Fri, 2021-07-16 10:19 — mike kraft
The Latest: Vaccinated Americans to be able to enter Canada TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. AP NEWS
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Some countries defend mixing vaccines after WHO criticizes the booster strategy. List attached

Thu, 2021-07-15 09:57 — mike kraft
Covid-19 global updates: Some countries defend mixing vaccines after WHO suggests booster strategy is ‘chaotic’ WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said plans by some countries to administer booster shots signaled a “dangerous trend,” but many are pressing ahead amid concerns about the delta variant. Erin Cunningham Washington Post
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Scientists: Human-driven climate change sent Pacific Northwest temperatures soaring

Thu, 2021-07-08 10:56 — mike kraft
Human-driven climate change sent Pacific Northwest temperatures soaring As scientists dissect what pushed temperatures up to 5 degrees Celsius above previous records, they may have to revamp how to predict heat waves. Helen Thompson Science News
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Canada and US easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions for vaccinated citizens and residents

Tue, 2021-07-06 12:12 — mike kraft
Canada, US are easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions TORONTO (AP) — Pandemic restrictions on travel between Canada and the U.S. began to loosen Monday for some Canadians, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said plans to totally reopen the border would be announced over the next few weeks. AP NEWS
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The U.S. isn’t prepared for fires fueled by climate change

Fri, 2021-07-02 20:04 — mike kraft
Underpaid firefighters, overstretched budgets: The U.S. isn’t prepared for fires fueled by climate change Fire experts say the escalation of wildfires, fueled by climate change, demands an equally dramatic transformation in the nation’s response. Sarah Kaplan Washington Post
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Deadly Northwest American and Canadian heat wave expected to keep rising

Fri, 2021-07-02 19:51 — mike kraft
Death toll from Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising SEATTLE (AP) — Each day, more deaths are being linked to the heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest this past week, with medical staff who treated people overwhelmed by temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) saying the toll from the extreme weather will keep creeping up. AP NEWS
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OVERVIEW: RUssia tightens curbs, developments in Asia, South Pacific, Latin America

Wed, 2021-06-23 18:33 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Russia has tightened curbs in major cities as authorities blame the new Delta variant for spiking cases and deaths, while neighbouring Ukraine has registered its first two cases of the more infectious virus type. Reuters Reuters
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DHS extends Canada and Mexico border crossing restrictions for another month

Mon, 2021-06-21 11:33 — mike kraft
U.S. and Canada Extend Travel Restrictions Across the Land Border - Homeland Security Today On June 20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21. Kylie Bielby Homeland Security Today
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Canada extends ban on non-essential travel with U.S. until July 21

Fri, 2021-06-18 11:04 — mike kraft
Canada extends ban on non-essential travel with U.S. until July 21 Canada is extending a ban on non-essential travel with the United States until July 21 and will soon reveal how existing COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said on Friday. Reuters Reuters
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OPINION: 5 ways to use J & J coronavirus vaccines before they expire

Sun, 2021-06-13 20:31 — mike kraft
5 ways to use Johnson & Johnson vaccines before they expire The J&J vaccine — although safe and efficacious — has been a victim of vaccine hesitancy and misunderstanding. Dr. Amesh A. Adalja, opinion contributor TheHill
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