Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is adding his voice to the chorus of criticism against China for how it handled the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Kenney, who was taking part in a virtual roundtable hosted by the Canadian American Business Council, says there will need to be what he calls a “great reckoning” for the role China played in fuelling the global pandemic.

He accuses the governing Communist Party of lobbying the World Health Organization to turn a blind eye to evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and to resist early travel restrictions in Chinese hotspots.

The premier also says the more the rest of the world seeks answers, the more belligerent and unco-operative the country has become.

Read more on globalnews.ca

All news from globalnews.ca

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

As protesters remain at the Ambassador Bridge, the blockade disrupting the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. is taking a toll on economies on both sides.

Canada economy Action Manufacturing

Covid-19 Ayrshire: List of next week's vaccination drop-ins as residents urged to roll up sleeves for jabs

Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

covid-19 vaccine Provident

Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

Doug Ford Kieran Moore county Ontario city Ottawa county Windsor county Ford county Moore city Moore covid-19 recommendations Health track

COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

covid-19 vaccine reports

With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

Delta Covid Usa state West Virginia state Florida state Texas state Missouri state Virginia state Louisiana state Colorado state Georgia city Cincinnati covid-19 vaccine infection

Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

covid-19 vaccine infection

FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

Peter Marks Washington covid-19 vaccine

‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

Los Angeles state California county Day county Hill city Beverly Hills, state California county Love Hollywood stars platform

76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

Joel Embiid state California state New Jersey city Boston county Camden city Houston city Milwaukee city Brooklyn city Sacramento, state California city Oklahoma City county Kings Sacramento, county Kings Ball Career Camden

White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

Joe Biden Vladimir Putin Winter Olympics Jake Sullivan John Kirby Usa Washington county White Russia Ukraine region Kharkiv president information strain

Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

TORONTO - Canadian authorities Friday turned up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: "This unlawful activity has to end and it will end."Federal, provincial and local officials moved simultaneously on different fronts to break the standoff, which began with truckers and others angry over the country's COVID-19 restrictions and has morphed into a broader attack from the right on Trudeau and his Liberal government, cheered on by conservatives in the U.S."We heard you.

Doug Ford Justin Trudeau Canada county Ontario city Ottawa county Windsor covid-19 vaccine Government

COVID and Americans' Trust in Government

The Lancet, in part using Gallup World Poll data, demonstrated a significant correlation between trust in government and COVID-19 infections. The review looked at COVID-related outcomes, trust in government and interpersonal trust (along with many other variables) across 177 countries.

Usa vaccine Government infection

Queen's Covid scare sparks debate over role that could see Andrew step in for monarch

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

Harry Princeharry Charles Princecharles prince Andrew Williams Usa Britain state California city Dubai county Williams county Andrew county Prince William county Charles testing Monarch

Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations slowly on the decline

COVID-19 update, health officials said Friday the strain on Manitoba hospitals is slowly easing.According to the province, six Manitobans were checked out of hospital putting the number of those receiving care at 656. The ICU also went down by one, leaving the number of occupants at 41.

hospital covid-19 Health

Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

COVID-19 measures.Queen’s Park Circle was closed on Wednesday and remains blocked off from Bloor Street to College Street.College Street is also closed between Yonge and Bay streets.“Our objectives have and continue to be the public safety and to limit disruption to the city and its residents as much as possible,” Toronto police Chief James Ramer said at a press conference Friday updating plans on preparations for the protests. Roads closed around Queen’s Park in Toronto due to possible demonstration “We will continue to have a large police presence in and around the downtown core and in other areas around the city.

James Ramer county Park covid-19 Citi Parke

Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A substitute teacher was recorded making a racist comment toward a Black student Thursday at Farmington High School."I was touching the teacher’s mic. I probably shouldn’t have been doing it," Keichean Wilson said.

county Hill state Michigan Injustice

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

PHILADELPHIA - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced major changes to its COVID-19 protocols and masking policy on Friday afternoon. The use of masks will be optional for students and staff in elementary schools and high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties beginning Feb.

state Pennsylvania Philadelphia state Delaware county Bucks county Chester county Montgomery covid-19 mask Ventilators

Two men wanted for robbery of Philadelphia Metro PCS, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Officers with Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who allegedly robbed a Metro PCS in January. According to police, the robbery took place at the store on the 4600 block Frankford Avenue on Jan. 19, 2022 around 3:54 p.m. Police said the men entered the store with a gun and went to the counter and asked for money. After taking money, the men were last seen on Frankford Avenue. Police are searching for two suspects they say robbed a Metro PCS in Philadelphia on Jan.

city Philadelphia information Metro BLOCK

Alberta COVID-19 hospitalization rate metrics explained

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw address COVID-19 hospitalization rates and how it affects decisions made in regards to the provincial reopening plan.

Jason Kenney Deena Hinshaw Alberta Covid hospital covid-19

What role did international travel play in Alberta’s COVID-19 spread?

Chief medical officer of health Dr.

Jason Kenney Deena Hinshaw China covid-19 pandemic travelers

Alberta’s Jason Kenney to make announcement regarding airports, international travel

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to speak Wednesday morning about new airport measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Justin Trudeau Jason Kenney Usa Canada covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Country Music Star Paul Brandt To Chair Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force

Country music star and anti-human trafficking advocate Paul Brandt has been named the chair of the province’s newly created human trafficking task force.

Jason Kenney Dale Macfee recommendations Government stars prevention

Province to decide Friday whether Calgary, Brooks will move to next phase of Stage 1 relaunch

Premier Jason Kenney said that the government will announce this Friday whether the Calgary and Brooks regions will be going forward with the next phase of their relaunch process.

Jason Kenney Alberta Coronavirus county Brooks covid-19 Coronavirus

‘Boggles my mind’: Alberta law firm sounds alarm as COVID-19 grinds courts to a halt

A criminal law firm in Edmonton says COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta’s courthouses have led to an untenable situation.

Jason Kenney covid-19 Coronavirus

Calgary, Brooks to learn Friday if they can join Phase 1 of relaunch

Premier Jason Kenney says he hopes to provide an update on Friday afternoon on when Calgary and Brooks can join the rest of the province in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 relaunch plan, and explained the criteria that need to be met in order for that to happen. He also fired back against criticism that the Alberta government shut down the economy, explaining the province tried to take a balanced approach.

Jason Kenney covid-19 economy Government

Premier Kenney says Edmonton ‘safest place in the continent’ to host NHL playoffs

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said there is keen interest and good pitch to be made in attracting the NHL playoffs to Edmonton, calling it the “safest place in the continent” due to the low number of COVID-19 cases.

Jason Kenney Gary Bettman covid-19 NHL

Chinese consulate blasts Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for COVID-19 criticism

The Chinese Consulate-General in Calgary is firing back at Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for his rebuke of China’s handling of the initial outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Donald Trump Jason Kenney China Usa county Canadian Wuhan Coronavirus

Alberta’s ‘Fair Deal Panel’ submits report; public won’t see it until ‘worst’ of COVID-19 is over

The province said Saturday that its “Fair Deal Panel” has submitted its final report, which contains an assessment of viewpoints on Alberta’s role in the country, but it will not be released “until the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over.”

Jason Kenney covid-19 Coronavirus Alberta politics

Edmonton-area mayors ask Alberta government to lobby feds for COVID-19 recovery funds

A group of Edmonton-area leaders is asking the provincial government for help in securing federal funding due to financial instability amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Jason Kenney county Strathcona covid-19 Coronavirus

What you can and cannot do in Calgary on May 14 amid Phase 1 of Alberta’s relaunch

Phase 1 of Alberta’s plan to relaunch the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic begins on Thursday, May 14, but Calgary and Brooks, Alta., will see restrictions eased at a slower pace than the rest of the province.

Jason Kenney Calgary Coronavirus county Brooks city Alta, county Brooks covid-19 Calgary COVID-19 Coronavirus

Public mask program to start in Alberta at the end of the month: Kenney

The province’s non-medical mask program for Albertans will start at the end of May, according to the premier.

Jason Kenney Coronavirus Alberta Masks Coronavirus dr deena hinshaw

Kenney says government didn’t take the decision to slow relaunch in Calgary and Brooks lightly

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney reminds Albertans that despite regional restrictions, Calgary and Brooks are safe despite a slower relaunch in those municipalities.

Jason Kenney Government

Kenney explains the reasoning behind regional phased relaunch in Brooks and Calgary

Jason Kenney explains the reasoning behind a slower relaunch of businesses in the cities of Calgary and Brooks.

Jason Kenney county Brooks

Albertans cannot relax their guard against COVID-19: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says citizens need to take responibility to protect the community from COVID-19 spread.

Jason Kenney covid-19

Phase 2 of Alberta relaunch will be no earlier than June 19: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says Phase 2 of the province’s relaunch will not happen until June 19 at the earliest, and will be data-driven.

Jason Kenney

Jason Kenney explains regional Phase 1 relaunch

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains how Phase 1 of the regional economic relaunch will work in the province, including a slower relaunch in Calgary and Brooks.

Jason Kenney

Kenney explains why the government took so long to announce delayed relaunch in Calgary and Brooks

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to questions regarding the timing of the announcement that Calgary and Brooks would be relaunching slower than the rest of the province.

Jason Kenney Government

Kenney questions arrest of pandemic lockdown protester at Alberta legislature

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants answers after a man protesting public health lockdown orders was arrested outside the legislature over the weekend.

Jason Kenney Public Health Coronavirus Protest Demonstration

Kenney says the province will go after price gougers after Calgary company charged

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to charges against a Calgary-based business for price gouging person protective equipment.

Jason Kenney

Kenney expresses disappointment at federal government’s response to the economy

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney expresses disappointment at the federal government’s slow response to helping to the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jason Kenney covid-19 pandemic economy

Kenney responds to dismal employment numbers during COVID-19 shutdown

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to employment numbers citing that we are nowhere close to being out of the woods.

Jason Kenney covid-19

Jason Kenney - Yves-François Blanchet - Elizabeth May - Green Party - Kenney fires back at May and Blanchet, calls comments about oil industry ‘un-Canadian’ - globalnews.ca - Canada

Kenney fires back at May and Blanchet, calls comments about oil industry ‘un-Canadian’

A day after leaders with the federal Green Party and the Bloc Québécois suggested they believe Canada’s embattled oil industry may not bounce back, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney fired back at their comments and touted the energy sector’s contributions to Canada.

Jason Kenney Yves-François Blanchet Elizabeth May Green Party Canada Oil prices Energy Coronavirus

Alberta hairdressers concerned about reopening May 14

Online petitions calling for the province to reconsider having hair salons and barbershops open as early as May 14 have now garnered more than 10,000 signatures.

Jason Kenney Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus Alberta Coronavirus

Jason Kenney - Yves-François Blanchet - Elizabeth May - ‘Please stop kicking us when we’re down’: Jason Kenney responds to May and Blanchet’s comments about oil industry - globalnews.ca

‘Please stop kicking us when we’re down’: Jason Kenney responds to May and Blanchet’s comments about oil industry

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to comments by former Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet about the oil industry.

Jason Kenney Yves-François Blanchet Elizabeth May

Kenney backs Shandro after criticism from rural physicians

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will continue to support Health Minister Tyler Shandro amid criticism from rural doctors.

Jason Kenney Tyler Shandro doctor

Kenney announces help for Alberta cattle industry

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces support for the province’s cattle industry.

Jason Kenney

Kenney says Alberta will take a look at local data for relaunch

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province will look at local data when it comes to its phased reopening plan.

Jason Kenney

Dr. Hinshaw to provide daily update on COVID-19 in Alberta at 3 p.m. Thursday

Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide her daily update to Albertans on the COVID-19 situation and the public health response a little earlier than usual on Thursday.

Jason Kenney Deena Hinshaw Alberta Coronavirus Alberta health Coronavirus

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Kenney slams China’s handling of COVID-19, calls for ‘great reckoning’ for country’s role

Related News