2021-12-05: News Headlines

David Swanson (2021-12-05). Talk World Radio: They're Privatizing Medicare While Your Eyes Are on a Democracy Summit. warisacrime.org Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. We're using only the guest video and not the host this week, because Riverside is getting them out of synch when combining. This week on Talk World Radio, the sneaky and sleazy bipartisan …

ecns.cn (2021-12-05). Delta continues to drive U.S. COVID-19 cases as Omicron found in more states. ecns.cn The current seven-day daily average of cases was about 86,400, the seven-day average of hospital admissions was about 6,300 per day, and the seven-day average of daily deaths was about 860, said Walensky.

Staff (2021-12-05). Fauci assesses Omicron strain's 'degree of severity'. rt.com Even as President Joe Biden's administration has banned travel from eight African nations because of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci has apparently downplayed the new strain's virulence. | "Though it's too early to really make any definitive statements about it thus far, it does not look like there's a great degree of severity to it," Fauci said on Sunday in a CNN interview. He added that more review is needed to confirm that Omicron causes less illness than other variants, such as Delta, "but thus far, the signals are a bit encouraging." | Dr. Anthony Fauci cautions…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). What Mayo experts know about the omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. caused by the omicron variant has been reported in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As Mayo Clinic COVID-19 experts learn more about the omicron variant, they are looking to answer several questions. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified this new COVID-19 strain as a variant of concern. The omicron variant was first reported to the WHO by South Africa in…

Nayvin Gordon, M.D. (2021-12-05). Omicron—Spawn from the Political Economy of Death. indybay.org Public Health Science Key to End Covid-19 Catastrophe…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Observing the emergence of omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While there are more questions than answers right now, concern is growing about the emergence of the new COVID-19 strain called omicron.While no cases of the variant have been confirmed in the U.S., Mayo Clinic is closely monitoring the research and clinical observations that are underway and will use this time to thoroughly evaluate evidence as it becomes available.Dr. Gregory Poland, and infectious disease specialist and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, says the variant…

teleSUR, yart, JL (2021-12-05). Detectan en Chile primer caso de la variante àìmicron. telesurtv.net El viajero detectado provenía de Ghana y fue puesto en aislamiento epidemiológico.

sputniknews (2021-12-05). UK Justice Sec Raab 'Not Convinced' of 'Strait-Jacket' Vaccine Mandates. sputniknews.com The Omicron coronavirus variant, now spreading in the UK, is so far known to spread much more rapidly than earlier strains — but also to cause only mild illness. The US and some European countries have already ordered vaccine mandates or selective lockdowns on the un-jabbed.

ecns.cn (2021-12-05). COVID-19 vaccines need to be adapted against Omicron variant: BioNTech CEO. ecns.cn COVID-19 vaccines have to be adapted because the Omicron variant could more easily infect even vaccinated people, Ugur Sahin, CEO of the German biotechnological company BioNTech, said on Friday.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Boosters reduce vulnerability to COVID-19 variants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant of concern, has been detected in all regions of the world, including North America. While research and clinical observations on the new strain are underway, it is not yet known what impact, if any, omicron will have on the immune response, transmissibility, or specific COVID-19 treatments. The emergence of omicron is a reminder to take important steps to protect yourself against COVID-19. "The answer is masking and boosters," says Dr. Gregory…

sputniknews (2021-12-05). Ex-UK Scientific Advisor: Detection of Omicron Variant Means Pandemic Not Over Yet. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant brought the world back to square one in dealing with the pandemic, the former UK government scientific advisor and director of Wellcome Trust, Jeremy Farrar, said.

Misión Verdad (2021-12-05). How Dr. Fauci, Bill Gates and Big Pharma Destroyed US Public Health. orinocotribune.com A country's success or failure in managing the COVID-19 pandemic is measured by the number of infections and deaths from the disease. Although it was expected that the crisis would generate a change in the relationship dynamics between nations, even in their internal management, what the outcome has shown is the overall dominance of a barbarism which was the product of the logic of capitalism. | In the case of the United States, the country that so far leads the death count worldwide, the handling of the pandemic has been catastrophic and its effects have influenced and upset global dynamics. Who was in charge of…

Jake Johnson (2021-12-05). Nearly 300 Artists, Celebrities Demand Hollywood End Support for Big Pharma's Vaccine Monopolies. zcomm.org "It is absurd that some of the associations that claim to represent creators' interests are instead fighting for Big Pharma."

F. William Engdahl (2021-12-05). Is Gene Editing the New Name for Eugenics? "Enter Bill Gates" globalresearch.ca A major new technology known as Gene Editing has gained significant attention in recent months. Its advocates claim it will revolutionize everything from agriculture production to disease treatment. Is this technology a stealth way to introduce GMO genetic manipulation by way of another technique.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Dupuytren's contracture. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a painless mass in my palm that has been getting larger over the past year or so. It is firm, and when I extend my fingers, I feel it stretch like it is under tension. What is this mass, and how do I treat it? ANSWER: You may have the beginnings of a condition called Dupuytren's contracture or Dupuytren's disease. The cause of this problem is thickening of the palmar fascia, which…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pancreatic cancer is the most lethal. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer can be a frightening diagnosis. Compared to most other cancers, survival rates are much lower and death often occurs at a more rapid pace. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, a leading expert in pancreatic cancer at Mayo Clinic explains more about the disease and potential future improvements in treating and screening for it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/obJYLhUfNBQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Consumer Health: Preventing HIV/AIDS — know how to keep yourself and others safe. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World AIDS Day will be observed Wednesday, Dec. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about preventing this chronic, potentially life-threatening condition. More than 32 million people have died worldwide from AIDS and 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If left untreated, HIV infection typically develops into AIDS in eight to 10 years. By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). HIV research provided foundation for COVID-19 research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This year's World AIDS Day will be commemorated on Dec. 1. It was 40 years ago in June that the first scientific report was made describing pneumocystis pneumonia, which later became known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The AIDS epidemic has claimed more than 36 million lives since the first cases were reported in 1981. AIDS is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). While more people can live with the virus that causes AIDS, there is…

Staff (2021-12-05). Covid outbreak on cruise ship with over 3,000 passengers. rt.com Ten people have tested positive for Covid on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship bound for New Orleans, despite the strict rules in place that required that all passengers and crew be vaccinated. | The vessel had departed the same city on November 28, and was scheduled to return there this weekend. On its route, the Norwegian Breakaway called at a number of ports in Belize, Honduras, and Mexico, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. More than 3,200 people are believed to be on board. Officials said in a statement that the cruise line "has been adhering to appropriate quarantine and isolation protocol…

Staff (2021-12-05). WATCH: Water cannon, tear gas deployed amid chaotic Covid-19 protests in Brussels. rt.com Thousands of people marched through the streets of Belgium's capital Brussels on Sunday, protesting new Covid-19 restrictions. A group of demonstrators clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and water cannon. | Some 8,000 people took park in the street protests in Brussels on Sunday, according to police estimates. The participants condemned the government's Covid-19 policies, including vaccination and the rollout of a coronavirus health pass, which they claim infringes on human rights and freedoms. | üáßüá™ The Brussels firefighter and care worker p…

TASS (2021-12-05). No data on coronavirus strain so far in those arriving from South Africa – health minister. tass.com The strain is being identified…

Christine Massey (2021-12-05). The Identity of the Virus: Health/ Science Institutions Worldwide "Have No Record" of SARS-COV-2 Isolation/Purification. globalresearch.ca First published by GR …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to exercise safely during the winter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an active 43-year-old female who enjoys exercising and staying in shape. I usually try to work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Recently, I moved to a colder climate. As winter begins, should I do anything differently to exercise safely outdoors in cold weather? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise. Being active…

Abbie King, Valerie León-Echeverria, Alejandr (2021-12-05). The Effects of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Intergenerational Families. indybay.org Due to the unexpected deadly virus that has inhabited our daily lives, the rise in worry, stress, and anxiety has taken control over many people's lives. Our interest in this topic led to our exploration on the impacts of stress and mental health, along with the access to mental health resources, financial changes, and the overall methods of coping with self-isolation throughout the pandemic. Our study is to examine how COVID-19 has affected the mental health and stress of those around us.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-12-05). Post-COVID symptoms: Women differ distinctly from men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a study of the first 108 patients seen by Mayo Clinic's Post-COVID-19 Care Clinic, researchers found that women predominantly showed symptoms of fatigue, followed by muscle pain and low blood pressure, while men primarily experienced shortness of breath. The team says these characteristics will help health care providers diagnose and treat people suspected of having post-COVID syndrome. The findings, based on data collected between January and April, appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. To better…

Dr. Peter McCullough (2021-12-05). Video: The Vaccine is More Dangerous than COVID-19: Dr. Peter McCullough. globalresearch.ca

The Canary (2021-12-05). Stop blocking vaccine access for poorer countries, Blackford tells Boris Johnson. thecanary.co The SNP Westminster leader has challenged Boris Johnson to "do the right thing" and help ensure the world's poorest nations can produce coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines. | Ian Blackford demanded that the UK prime minister "stop blocking" the vaccine intellectual property waiver so that developing nations can manufacture vaccines themselves. | The SNP MP raised the issue in a letter to the Conservative leader. He stressed that there needs to be a "truly effective global vaccine strategy" if coronavirus is to be defeated. | Access to vaccine patents: | While the UK is rolling out booster vaccines to the p…

Makia Freeman (2021-12-05). Ten Things You Need to Know about the Experimental COVID mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca With foresight, this article was published on January 13, 2021 at the very outset of the Vaccine program. Experimental COVID Vaccines are coming to town, being rolled out worldwide as the transhumanistic New World Order (NWO) agenda dictates. This …

sputniknews (2021-12-05). Putin: People Vaccinated With Sputnik V Should Not Be Deprived of Right to Travel. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – People vaccinated with Russia's coronavirus vaccines Sputnik V should not be deprived of the right to travel around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.

TASS (2021-12-05). Saudi Arabia to allow entry for people vaccinated with Sputnik V from January 1. tass.com Saudi Arabia joined 101 other countries approving entry of individuals vaccinated with the Sputnik V vaccine…

sputniknews (2021-12-05). Saudi Arabia Opens Borders to Visitors Vaccinated With Sputnik V. sputniknews.com The jab based on a well-studied human adenovirus vector platform has been approved for use in 71 countries with a total population of 4 billion people. A comparative study of five vaccines conducted in Hungary showed that Sputnik V has the highest efficacy (98 percent) against preventing COVID-19-linked mortality.

sputniknews (2021-12-05). English Premier League Clubs Considering Adding Vaccination to Players' Contracts, Reports Say. sputniknews.com Currently, up to 68% percent of players in the league are believed to be fully vaccinated, and 81% have received at least one dose of a vaccine.

Ethan Huff (2021-12-05). If You Take the COVID Vax, You Can Never Achieve Full Immunity Again — Government Stats Unveil the Horrifying Truth. globalresearch.ca

morningstaronline.co.uk (2021-12-05). a person holding a negative lateral flow Covid-19 test in front of a passport. morningstaronline.co.uk

Staff (2021-12-05). Cuba reporta 88 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y dos fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este sábado, Cuba reportó 88 nuevos casos de COVID-19, para un acumulado de 963 090 desde marzo de 2020, y dos fallecidos. Actualmente hay 549 casos activos en el país, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario.

Staff (2021-12-05). Covid-free Dana White thanks 'Dr. Joe Rogan' (VIDEO). rt.com Dana White says that he has tested negative for Covid-19 just days after revealing his diagnosis, and has thanked controversial podcast host Joe Rogan for recommending a cocktail of drugs which he says aided his recovery. | White revealed last week that he and his family had been struck down by the virus after visiting Maine for Thanksgiving, but speaking to

TASS (2021-12-05). Nine Russians returning from South Africa test positively for presence of COVID-19. tass.com They have all been hospitalized and are under medical observation…

TASS (2021-12-05). COVID-19 incidence in Russia decreases for four straight weeks. tass.com The lethality of the infection has been decreasing for two weeks in a row as well…

TASS (2021-12-05). Bahrain's Shura Council chairman thanks Russia for help in combating COVID pandemic. tass.com Saleh Al Saleh expressed satisfaction with the level of development of relations between Moscow and Manama…

Staff (2021-12-05). Maskless LeBron triggers debate after saying high school policy makes 'zero sense'. rt.com LeBron James has courted further controversy after he opted not to wear a mask while watching his son play in a basketball tournament – days after commenting on high school players wearing face masks under their chins. | Los Angeles Lakers star James was accused of disregarding Los Angeles County Covid-19 rules which state that people are obliged to wear the protective gear in all indoor public areas and regardless of their vaccination status while watching his son Bronny playing for his high school team in the Staples Center. | However, the same guidelines state that people are given permission to remove thei…

teleSUR, JCM (2021-12-05). Europa se blinda ante la nueva variante de la Covid-19. telesurtv.net Al mismo tiempoi, aumentan las protestas en varios países europeos contra las medidas antiCovid.

David Skripac (2021-12-05). What Are the Truly Verifiable Facts Surrounding COVID-19? globalresearch.ca Incisive and carefully researched article by David Skripac, first published on Global Research on August 14, 2020 "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that …

sputniknews (2021-12-05). Belgian Police Use Tear Gas After Clashes With COVID-19 Protesters Broke Out in Brussels – VIDEO. sputniknews.com BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – The Belgian police have used tear gas and water cannons against people who attempted to stray from the approved route during the protest against the country's COVID-19 restrictions, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday.

Staff (2021-12-05). Continúan en Europa protestas contra medidas antipandemia. cubadebate.cu Cientos marcharon este domingo en Bruselas contra las medidas del Gobierno belga para combatir el coronavirus, luego de que miles se manifestaran el sábado en Holanda contra las restricciones en medio de niveles casi récord de infección. Más países reportaron la variante ómicron y en Alemania Angela Merkel hizo un nuevo llamado a la vacunación.

teleSUR, JCM (2021-12-05). Río de Janeiro suspende festejos de fin de año por cepa àìmicron. telesurtv.net La falta de medidas contra el coronavirus de parte del Gobierno de Jair Bolsonaro, fue otras de las razones de la cancelación.

_____ (2021-12-04). An Obscure Agency Is Threatening To Hand Medicare Over To Wall Street. popularresistance.org In the face of massive support for Medicare for All and the failure of the U.S.'s for-profit health care system, the inevitable fall of the medical-industrial complex can be predicted, if not with precision, with certainty. Everyone is aware of the impending demise, none more so than those in charge of the for-profit health care system and their supporters in Congress, as evidenced by the frenetic activity at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to transfer the traditional Medicare program to the insurance industry as fast as humanly possible. Given this urgency, physicians representing Physicians…

Staff (2021-12-04). Bitcoin drops nearly $10,000 in an hour. rt.com The world's crypto pioneer, bitcoin, saw a sharp decline of nearly $10,000 in roughly an hour to as low as $42,000 before bouncing back to $45,000, extending the latest downtrend amid the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 strain. | The price of bitcoin has dropped around $15,000 over the past 24 hours. It was trading at nearly $47,580 as of 08: 16 GMT, down 16.14% day over day, having dropped by 31.6% from the year's high of $69,000, which it reached on November 10. | Read more | | Meanwhile, ether, the sec…

WSWS (2021-12-04). Omicron outbreak in Sydney school as Australian governments reject safety measures. wsws.org Omicron already may be circulating widely in the working-class suburbs of western Sydney, given the known community transmission.

WSWS (2021-12-04). Video: Workers must oppose Australian ruling elite's homicidal response to Omicron variant. wsws.org SEP Assistant National Secretary Max Boddy warns: "There is no viable way to stop the pandemic and save lives, other than a strategy of global elimination."

Fight Back (2021-12-04). Presidential victory in Honduras represents another loss for U.S. imperialism. fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – In the early hours of June 28, 2009, Honduran soldiers snatched President Manuel "Mel" Zelaya from his home and removed him from power in a coup d'état with tacit support from the U.S. What followed was a brutal dictatorship that murdered, disappeared and oppressed Hondurans. In close collaboration with criminal cartels, the Honduran power elite implemented neoliberal policies, while violence and drugs plagued the country. It should come as no surprise that waves of Hondurans poured out into caravans headed north to seek asylum in the U.S. only to be met by the cruel denial of President Trump and U.S…

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