Still, the nation faces a surge in cases due to Omicron as the government simultaneously attempts to quell protests over health restrictions.
Still, the nation faces a surge in cases due to Omicron as the government simultaneously attempts to quell protests over health restrictions.
Earlier this month, Trudeau and Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, implored Canadians to "hunker down" this winter.
Earlier this month, Trudeau and Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, implored Canadians to "hunker down" this winter.
The strain on the health care system is tremendous, and as much as we can do, all of us, individually, collectively, to decrease the pressure on the hospital system,
our exhausted health care workers
on the front line, I think that's really what
we need to be focusing on, Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, via CNN.
The prime minister's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, also tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020
Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president of the United States in 2024; Joe Biden Xi Jinping meet face-to-face for the first time; Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen having a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Find out these on Global Chit Chat, where we bring you up to speed with top developments in geopolitics that are important but lesser-known.
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Xi Confronting Trudeau , Over Alleged Leaks , Caught on Camera.
NBC reports that China is looking to play down
a diplomatic dispute between President Xi Jinping
and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
NBC reports that China is looking to play down
a diplomatic dispute between President Xi Jinping
and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The tense interaction between world leaders was
shared widely on social media after being shot at the
Group of 20 (G20) summit on the Indonesian island of Bali.
The tense interaction between world leaders was
shared widely on social media after being shot at the
Group of 20 (G20) summit on the Indonesian island of Bali.
The video appears to show Xi rebuking
Trudeau over alleged leaks of a conversation
between the two leaders on November 15. .
Everything we discussed has been leaked to
the paper; that’s not appropriate. And that’s
not the way the conversation was conducted, Justine Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, via NBC.
If there is sincerity, we can
communicate well with mutual
respect. Otherwise the outcome
will not be easy to tell, Justine Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, via NBC.
NBC reports that Trudeau responded by saying, "In Canada, we believe in free and open and frank dialogue, and that is what we will continue to have." .
We will continue to look to work
constructively together, but there
will be things we will disagree on, Justine Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, via NBC.
Before shaking Trudeau's hand
and walking away, Xi replied, , "Let’s create the conditions first.".
According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, the video showed a “normal” conversation between two leaders.
I don’t think it should be
interpreted as President Xi
criticizing anyone or accusing anyone, Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, via NBC
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen having a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Indonesia's Bali.
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China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.
China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.
According to NBC News, state-run news
agency Xinhua reported that Sun Chunlan,
the vice premier in charge of pandemic response, .
... said the nation was facing , “a new situation and new tasks
in epidemic prevention and control.”.
Sun reportedly emphasized the importance of improving
treatment and medication while also increasing
vaccinations, particularly among the older population.
Despite Chinese authorities easing COVID measures
last month, recent outbreaks have resulted in millions
of people being forced to remain in their homes.
NBC reports that restrictions have
been eased in major cities including
Guangzhou, Zhengzhou and Chongqing. .
Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have
experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .
Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have
experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .
Last week, a massive protest
took place in Zhengzhou at
the world's largest iPhone factory.
Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out
protests and have increased police presence on the
streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .
Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out
protests and have increased police presence on the
streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .
Recent nationwide protests have seen crowds calling
for an end to strict COVID restrictions they claim
contributed to a deadly fire in the Xinjiang region.
NBC reports that other protestors have
called for sweeping democratic reform
and even for President Xi Jinping to step down.
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Pfizer and BioNTech Claim, Omicron Booster Is Stronger , Than Original Shot.
The companies made the claim via
a press release issued on Nov. 4.
Based on two company-led studies, the results have
not been confirmed by independent scientists.
Pfizer and BioNTech claim the results show their booster vaccine can be up to four times more effective for adults over 55.
As we head into the holiday season, we hope these updated data will encourage people to seek out a COVID-19 bivalent booster as soon as they
are eligible... , Albert Bourla, Pfizer Chairman and CEO,
via Pfizer Press Release.
... in order to maintain high levels of protection against the widely circulating Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages, Albert Bourla, Pfizer Chairman and CEO,
via Pfizer Press Release.
These updated data also provide confidence in the adaptability of our mRNA platform... , Albert Bourla, Pfizer Chairman and CEO,
via Pfizer Press Release.
... and our ability to rapidly update the vaccine to match the most prevalent strains
each season, Albert Bourla, Pfizer Chairman and CEO,
via Pfizer Press Release.
BioNTech's CEO stated that the companies will continue to tailor their vaccines to new COVID variants and subvariants.
In the next step and as part of our science-based approach we will continue to evaluate the cross-neutralization of the adapted vaccine against new variants and sublineages. , Professor Ugur Sahin, BioNTech CEO and Co-founder, via Pfizer Press Release.
Our goal is to provide broader immunity against COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron and other
circulating strains, Professor Ugur Sahin, BioNTech CEO and Co-founder, via Pfizer Press Release.
According to the Pfizer press release, .
... the company has shared its data with
both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
and the European Medicines Agency
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Pfizer To Increase US COVID Vaccine Price , to $110–$130 per Dose.
Reuters reports that Pfizer executive
Angela Lukin made the announcement on Oct. 20. .
The new price range, which is nearly quadruple
the current cost, will go into effect when the government's purchase program expires.
Currently, the U.S. government pays Pfizer/BioNTech $30 per dose.
Lukin expects that those who have either private or government-paid insurance will be able to continue to receive the vaccine at little or no cost.
We are confident that the U.S. price point of the COVID-19 vaccine reflects its overall cost effectiveness and ensures the price will not be a barrier for access for patients, Angela Lukin, Pfizer executive, via Reuters.
According to the CDC, the updated cost will
be in line with other adult vaccinations.
For example, hepatitis and shingles vaccines range from $13 to over $200.
Reuters reports that since the COVID vaccine is no longer being administered in an "emergency" setting, demand isn't as high.
Experts predict demand will soon be comparable to other annual vaccinations such as flu shots.
Reuters reports that since COVID boosters have been updated to target Omicron strains, roughly 14.8 million Americans got boosted during the first six weeks of the rollout
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A new threat from the fast-mutating and more virulent Omicron variant BF.7, also known as Omicron offspring, was reported after the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre detected the first case of the sub-variant in India. Two new Omicron sub-variants BF.7 and BA.5.1.7, which are highly infectious with greater transmissibility, were recently detected in several provinces of China.
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