Canada – Drivers leave Ottawa

After more than three weeks of uninterrupted protests in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, the city center seems to be returning to normal on Monday morning.

“We promised earlier this week that we would free our roads and return them to our residents. We promised that we would return our city to normalcy. Every hour that took us closer to this goal brings,” explained Steve Bell. , acting chief of the Ottawa Police at a news conference.

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Last Saturday, Ottawa police claimed to have used “chemical substances” to dislodge several hundred “aggressive” truck drivers who were still blocking the city. This weekend, more than 80 vehicles were towed by law enforcement.

It is the epilogue of a political crisis, perhaps only provisional, that has permanently marked Canada and Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister weakened by this endless standoff with the truck drivers of the Freedom Convoy. The movement was born in late January out of anger from truck drivers who were forced to cross the border with the United States.

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United Kingdom – Johnson reveals his strategy for “living with Covid”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday unveiled his strategy for “living with Covid”, despite criticism and warnings an expected end to the latest restrictions such as mandatory isolation for the sick.

Threatened by the dark cloud of “Partygate”, the presentation of the plan advanced for a month by Boris Johnson as Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. But according to Buckingham Palace, the 95-year-old sovereign is suffering from only “mild” symptoms.

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This Monday is “a proud moment after one of the most difficult periods in our nation’s history as we begin to learn to live with Covid”, declared the head of government in a press release, welcoming caregivers and experts . , on the front line in the fight against the virus.

“The pandemic is not over, but thanks to the incredible deployment of the vaccine, we are taking another step towards a return to normalcy to give people back their liberties while protecting ourselves and others,” he said. They said.

France – Janssen vaccine is recommended only in certain cases

The Higher Authority for Health (HAS) recommended on Monday that vaccination with Janssen vaccine be reserved for certain cases at risk of severe forms of COVID-19 pending the conclusion of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

According to the French authority, preliminary results of a study suggest a slight increase in the risk of myocardial infarction in the two weeks following injection of Janssen vaccine in adults under the age of 75.

The Haute Autorité de Sante recalls, however, that these are preliminary data and should be confirmed by other studies internationally, notably a review by the EMA.

Australia – Full opening of borders

Australia fully reopened its borders on Monday, allowing fully vaccinated tourists to enter its territory.

Australia closed its borders for almost two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Australia’s tourism minister Dan Tehan told ABC television at the time: “It’s party time, there’s music, people are smiling and I’m sure very soon they’ll be dancing too.” He greeted tourists at Sydney airport.

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China – Hong Kong launches a vaccination pass

Hong Kong will launch a vaccine pass this week, officials announced on Monday as hospitals are overwhelmed by a wave of coronavirus cases linked to the highly infectious Omicron variant.

The city, one of the most densely populated in the world, is facing the worst wave of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, recording thousands of infections every day.

Starting Thursday, all residents 12 and older must prove that they have received at least one dose or have a medical exemption to eat out.

In some places, such as markets, supermarkets, hospitals and government buildings, residents will not have to show proof of their vaccinations, but will be subject to spot checks and may be fined.

RTSinfo with agencies