Top court in Spain’s Andalusia REJECTS plan to make ‘Covid-19 passports’ mandatory to visit nightclubs — Damned Report
August 8, 2021
Sunday August 8, 2021
CVD-19
Professor Neil Ferguson interview: ‘Yes, my prediction was off . . . we’ll learn to live with Covid’
Neil Ferguson, once derided as Professor Lockdown, tells Rachel Sylvester that he’s optimistic — even though the crisis left its mark on his personal life
By Rachel Sylvester, The Times
VACKS PASSPORTS
Thousands protest across France over Macron’s Covid-19 health pass & mandatory vaccination
Thousands of people have flooded the streets of French cities, protesting against the implementation of a mandatory Covid-19 health pass for the general public, as well as compulsory vaccination for certain categories of people.
By RT
Vaccine passports are a privacy nightmare
If this catches on, the future is bleak. New York City’s announcement of a vaccine passport mandate rekindled the complicated debate on online privacy. Vaccine passports will increase digital surveillance.
By Ken Macon, Reclaim the Net
Top court in Spain’s Andalusia rejects plan to make ‘Covid-19 passports’ mandatory to visit nightclubs
A controversial proposal that sought to make Covid-19 passports mandatory to visit all nightlife venues, floated by the government of Andalusia, has been shot down by the top court in Spain’s southern coastal region.
By RT
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Expect 'a flood' of COVID-19 vaccine mandates after full FDA approval
As soon as the Food and Drug Administration issues a full approval for a COVID-19 vaccine, there will be "a flood" of vaccine mandates at businesses and schools across the nation, Dr. Anthony Fauci told USA TODAY's editorial board on Friday.
By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Italy makes vax pass mandatory for teachers, students & public transport passengers amid ongoing protests over new health ID
Italy has expanded its list of ordinary activities which will now require proof of vaccination or negative Covid status, as anger over the implementation of the new health pass spills onto city streets across the country.
By RT
Yelp moves to normalize vaccine passports
Showing which business are adding to the encroachment on civil liberties.
By Ken Macon, Reclaim the Net
New York’s Mayor de Blasio: “It’s time” for vaccine passports
De Blasio is pushing the “Key to NYC.”
By Ken Macon, Reclaim the Net
LOCKDOWNS
Philippines to Lose $3 Billion a Week Amid Lockdown, Star Says
Philippine authorities estimate that economic losses from the current strict lockdown in the Manila capital region and other areas could reach 150 billion pesos ($2.98 billion) a week, the Philippine Star reported.
By Ian C. Sayson, Bloomberg
VACKSINES
Alarming Data from PHE Shows the Fatality Rate in the Vaccinated Under-50s is 57% Greater Than in the Unvaccinated
Yesterday I wrote about the new data from Public Health England that allows us to make a (rough) calculation of vaccine efficacy during the Delta surge. Using data from technical briefings17 and 20 I calculated that vaccine efficacy against infection with the Delta variant in the over-50s was a disappointing 17%. Vaccine efficacy against mortality was a better (if lower than expected) 77%.
By Will Jones, The Daily Skeptic
EU drugs regulator recommends flagging new possible adverse reactions to J&J Covid jab on product label
The EU’s drugs watchdog has recommended that the possible side effects of tinnitus, dizziness, and low blood platelets be added to the product information of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine, after studying data on the jab.
By RT
‘Youth vaccine giveaway’: DC mayor dangles free Apple AirPods to encourage teen vaccinations
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new Covid-19 vaccination incentive program, targeting minors aged 12-17, promising every child who takes their first shot a free pair of fancy Apple AirPods headphones (while supplies last).
By RT
UK to use TikTok influencers to urge teens to get jab after Pfizer-linked vaccine committee chair admits policy lacks evidence
Downing Street will enlist TikTok stars to push teens to get vaccinated, even as critics note that the committee behind the decision to expand the inoculation drive has admitted it had sparse evidence for doing so.
By RT
Get ‘Jabbed’ or “Miss Out on the Good Times”, Government Tells Young in Latest Ad Campaign
If you don’t get vaccinated against Covid, you won’t be able to enjoy your life, young people are told in the latest Government ad campaign which will be shown on billboards, on television and on social media platforms. In a nod to the introduction of vaccine passports at nightclubs and other “large venues” later this year, the ad tells young Brits: “Don’t miss out on going clubbing” by not getting ‘jabbed’.
By The Daily Skeptic
ANAL SWABS
Lawsuit filed against US State Dept for allegedly concealing info on ‘abusive’ anal-swab testing of American diplomats in China
A nonprofit organization in the US has sued the State Department, claiming the Biden administration is unlawfully withholding records of American diplomats who allegedly have been subjected to anal swab Covid tests by Beijing.
By RT
MASKS
Not a mask in sight at Obama’s vaxx mandate-free 60th birthday bash
Obama and his guests fail to mask up as he gets 'scaled back' 60th birthday party celebrations started at his $12M Martha's Vineyard mansion as massive tents are erected and celeb pals descended on island
By Daily Mail
Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to CRIMINALIZE failure to wear masks on London Tube
London authorities are lobbying the UK government to make mask wearing on the Tube required by law again, Mayor Sadiq Khan revealed, arguing that only mandatory masking will make people feel safe on public transportation again.
By RT
Amazon warehouse workers in the US are required to wear masks again
Amazon informed US warehouse employees on Friday that it is once again requiring them to wear masks to work in response to the spread of the more contagious COVID-19 delta variant (via CNBC and Bloomberg). The company says it offers access to vaccines to over half a million of its employees, but it will require employees to mask up, regardless of their vaccination status.
By Ian Carlos Campbell, The Verge
VARIANTS
Greek alphabet runs out, says WHO Covid chief
UN health agency fears variants of concern could outnumber the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet, Maria Van Kerkhove tells the Telegraph
By Sarah Newey, Global Health Security Correspondent
PROMO
Finance Scams - A Brief History of John Law
Bryan "Hotep Jesus" Sharpe gives a brief presentation on the history of national financial scams which dates back to 18th century Europe and paints a clear picture of how the United States has fallen victim.
CLIMATE CRISIS!!!
Bottled water is 3,500 times worse for the environment than tap water, say scientists
Tap water is thousands of times better for the environment than bottled water, according to scientists. In fact, it takes three times as much water to produce a plastic bottle as it can hold.
By Euronews
Ethiopia is the African nation ‘taking an international lead on the climate emergency'
Last month Ethiopians headed to the polls in the country’s freest election ever. It was the first time since 2005 that multiple parties had taken part and the first time ever that opposition leaders were allowed to engage in TV debates.
By Mesfin Tegenu, Euronews
Germany launches ‘negligent homicide’ investigation over fatal floods, regional chief at forefront of probe
German prosecutors have announced that an investigation into the fatal flooding that struck the region in July is underway, with the leader of the Ahrweiler district in the spotlight under suspicion of “negligent homicide.”
By RT
After Deadly Floods, a German Village Rethinks Its Relationship to Nature
By Katrin Bennhold, The New York Times
Turkey’s climate goals ‘critically insufficient’ amid raging wildfires
The worst heatwave in decades has seen people across southern Europe face the consequences of extreme weather. For Turkey, the effects have been devastating with extreme heat turning the region into a tinderbox. In the space of just six days, the country’s forestry directorate reported more than 130 fires across dozens of towns and cities.
By Rosie Frost, Euronews
Green agendaBoris Johnson’s push for net zero plunged into chaos
Treasury review has been delayed over fears that working class families will end up footing the bill
By Edward Malnick and Emma Gatten, The Telegraph
COSTA RICAN DRONES
State to Supply Costa Rican Police With Drones to Crack Down on Drug Trade
The program would start with eight small UAS, with plans to increase the number to 40 or more if successful.
By Aaron Boyd, Next Gov
US-BIG TECH
Biden administration defends provision in infrastructure bill that would make it harder for decentralized Big Tech challengers
Cementing the dominance of Big Tech.
By Rick Findlay, Reclaim the Net
HATE CRIME
“Hate crime” protections should extend to criticism of Dr. Fauci, medical professor suggests
Existing “hate crime” laws have often been used to suppress criticism.
By Dan Frieth, Reclaim the Net
RUSSIA
Russia Launches New Arctic Military Drills
The Russian Northern Fleet has launched a new series of drills in the Arctic, with ground and air exercises involving warships, submarines, and support vessels.
By Hercules Reyes, Defense Post
CISA
CISA Steps Up Governmentwide Recruitment Effort With New Training Guide
The guide brings together various ways the agency and its partners are trying to address the government's perennial workforce challenge.
By Mariam Baksh, Next Gov
US-TAIWAN
US OKs $750 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
The US has approved the potential sale of $750 million in weapons and equipment to Taiwan in an effort to deter a possible Chinese invasion.
By Joe Saballa, Defense Post
US-AFGHANISTAN
US sends B-52 bombers to Afghanistan in bid to stop Taliban offensive, as strategic city of Kunduz sees militants entering
The US has dispatched heavy aircraft against the Taliban in Afghanistan, striking the group in the recently captured city of Sheberghan. The sortie came as the group reportedly reached Kunduz, the country's fifth largest city.
By RT
US-BRAZIL-CHINA-NATO
US seeks to entice Brazil with prospect of joining NATO ‘global partnership’ if it bans China’s ‘untrustworthy’ Huawei – reports
In the latest salvo in the US-China trade war, America’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has reportedly dangled a NATO ‘global partnership’ carrot in front of Brazil – if it squeezes Huawei out of its 5G network market.
By RT
US INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure Bill Passes Another Key Test
A procedural vote to limit debate on the bipartisan package brings the bill closer to a final vote, but it remains unclear if the Senate will finish work on the infrastructure bill on Saturday.
By Lisa Hagen, US News
US NAVY
US Navy Designates Future Orca Unmanned Sub Support Facility
The US Navy has designated Naval Undersea Warfare Division Keyport as its In-Service Engineering Agent for the Orca class of extra-large unmanned undersea vehicles.
By AFP
PENTAGON
Floating Robot Gas Station To Get Pentagon Trial
The aim is a kit to convert barges into self-propelled, expeditionary replenishment platforms for rotary wing aircraft, surface vessels, and shore stations.
By Brandi Vincent, Defense One
NEW ZEALAND
Rocket Lab shifts CAPSTONE launch to New Zealand
A NASA smallsat mission to test the orbit that will be used by the lunar Gateway will launch from New Zealand and not Virginia as originally planned.
By Jeff Foust, Space News
SOUTH KOREA
South Korea to compensate nurse paralyzed after AstraZeneca vaccine
A nursing assistant who was paralyzed after receiving a shot of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine will receive compensation from the South Korean state after she was recognized as a victim of an industrial accident.
By RT
HUNGARY
Western liberals are threatened by Hungary’s success, can’t accept ‘conservative national alternative,’ Orban tells Tucker Carlson
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban said his country is a target for criticism from the US and its Western European allies because the leftist ruling elite can’t tolerate living proof that a conservative, Christian nation can thrive.
By RT
TURKEY
Major warehouse fire sends massive column of black smoke into skies over Istanbul
A huge fire has broken out at a warehouse in the west of Istanbul, Turkey. The blaze produced a thick plume of smoke, seen from miles around the city, and required dozens of firefighters to extinguish.
By RT