President Joe Biden signed a bill ending the COVID-19 national emergency in the US, but his administration launched a $5 billion program named Project Next Gen that aims to expedite the development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, sparking concerns over government overreach and individual liberties, despite recent research indicating natural immunity may provide superior protection.
After his wife, a presenter on BBC, passed away from AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, widower Gareth Eve sent pre-action protocol letters to the vaccine producer.
"To ensure the safety of our Team Members, we have made the difficult decision to close the Trinity store for the time being," a company spokesperson said.
"On Monday, April 10, 2023, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 7, which terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic," the White House announcement reads.
Germany's Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach, declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is over in Germany, citing virus variants, vaccination rates, and hospital cases as evidence for his assessment.