In an action dubbed “the giant picnic”, people sat on the cobbles of Erlon Square, enjoying their meals outside cafes and restaurants where they could not enter unless they had a valid health pass. The calm protest was different from louder demonstrations against Covid-related restrictions that have been taking place …
Read More »Mental health services in Australia at ‘unprecedented’ levels of demand, officials say, revealing toll of lockdowns
The number of Australians seeking psychological help through emergency helplines during the coronavirus pandemic and the harsh lockdowns has grown sharply, health officials say. Mental health support organizations such as Lifeline and Beyond Blue have reported a 30% increase in calls since the virus started to spread, and authorities have …
Read More »Germany enters FOURTH Covid-19 wave, health watchdog warns, amid uptick in younger patients
Overall, the proportion of positive Covid tests in Germany rose from 4 to 6% in mid-August, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said in its latest weekly report published on Thursday. The infection rate has been on the rise at least since the beginning of July, the health watchdog said, adding …
Read More »Crash! France’s repeated health pass system fails are leaving citizens without the QR codes needed for daily life
France and other budding authoritarian countries with ambitions to lord over their citizens’ movements by introducing health passes have eyes that are bigger than their stomachs. They have proven repeatedly that they’re far too incompetent to practice proper authoritarianism. Events last week are a case in point. French President Emmanuel …
Read More »Australian health official flees press conference after question over spike in teen suicides, as Victoria locks down AGAIN
After calling for a “mental health commander” to join Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews, himself, and other high-ranking health officials for the state’s Covid-19 press conferences, Brett Sutton made a hasty exit from the podium when asked how the state planned to address a sharp increase in suicides among young people. …
Read More »Protesters pour into Paris as resistance to Macron’s ‘health pass’ spawns array of unauthorized street cafes (VIDEOS)
Thousands of demonstrators marched through the French capital on Saturday as riot police clad in helmets and body armor tagged along. The vast majority of protesters appear to have been peaceful, although several isolated incidents were observed in which police deployed pepper spray. A Ruptly livestream showed protesters chanting slogans …
Read More »French anti-health pass protesters double in number in a month, at least 250,000 expected to hit streets this weekend – media
The number of French nationals openly disagreeing with the recent introduction of a so-called ‘health pass’ in the country has doubled since mid-July, with the movement showing no signs of running out of steam, police intelligence services have reportedly warned the government. In a note sent on Thursday, France’s central …
Read More »San Marino’s health minister stands by Sputnik V as nation faces EU travel problems, blames delayed approval on ‘political issues’
With the rollout of the EU Digital Vaccination Passport issued by the Italian authorities, the tiny nation of nearly 34,000, landlocked in the north of Italy, is now left in isolation. More than 90% of its citizens have received the Russian-made Sputnik V shots, which are still pending approval by …
Read More »Thousands protest across France over Macron’s Covid-19 health pass & mandatory vaccination (WATCH LIVE)
Mass protests kicked off in several French cities on Saturday, with thousands condemning government plans to toughen anti-coronavirus restrictions. A huge march was held in Paris, where participants were accompanied by a massive police presence, live footage from RT’s video agency Ruptly shows. The protest has taken place without any …
Read More »South Africa reshuffles government in response to riots: Health & finance ministers out, security placed under presidency
Ramaphosa announced changes to the National Executive on Thursday evening, citing the need to effectively administer Covid-19 vaccination, rebuild the economy, and “ensure peace and stability in the wake of the recent outbreak of violence and destruction in parts of the country.” Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has resigned, and will …
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