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114 Migrants Found in U-Haul near Border in Texas
“Human smugglers continue to have no regard for the safety and health of the people they exploit for profit,” Laredo Sector Border Patrol officials said in a written statement. “With a noted increase in COVID-19 infections among detainees, the transporting of large groups of people without PPE in close dangerous quarters endangers the individuals and safety of our Nation.” … [Read more...] about 114 Migrants Found in U-Haul near Border in Texas
Japan’s PM vows Olympics will be proof of victory over virus
Early in the pandemic, Japan was able to keep its virus caseload manageable with non-binding requests for businesses to close or operate with social distancing and for people to stay home. But recent weeks have seen several highs in new cases per day, in part blamed on eased attitudes toward the anti-virus measures, and doubts are growing as more contagious variants spread while people wait for vaccines and the Olympics draw closer. … [Read more...] about Japan’s PM vows Olympics will be proof of victory over virus
Is anything being done to stop another pandemic emerging from China?
"Just like in the old Soviet Union, Chinese scientists know that they will never get promoted or move up the ranks of the Chinese Communist Party by reporting bad news, problems or challenges — or successes or things that will make the party look good are rewarded," Kazianis said. "Therefore, what scientist will speak out when another coronavirus is discovered out in the population or accidentally released? Doing what we consider the morally right thing is discouraged and looked down upon." … [Read more...] about Is anything being done to stop another pandemic emerging from China?
Joe Biden: Amnesty for Everyone Who Was Here on January 1
On Monday, one of Biden’s aides announced via Twitter that the new administration will preserve President Donald Trump’s health-related curbs against the entry of foreign visitors. “On the advice of our medical team, the Administration does not intend to lift these [travel] restrictions on 1/26 … we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” she said via Twitter. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden: Amnesty for Everyone Who Was Here on January 1
