Global National: Dec. 2, 2021 | Biden unveils US plan to combat COVID-19 in winter

As concerns rise over the Omicron variant, U.S. President Joe Biden has unveiled his strategy for the country to combat COVID-19 this winter, assuring that Americans won't see heavy lockdowns. Mike Armstrong looks at the new travel measures being imposed, and the efforts to ramp up vaccinations.

In Canada, provinces are rolling out more COVID-19 booster shots to vaccinated Canadians as the country remains focused on battling the still dominant Delta variant. Eric Sorensen reports on what their timelines look like and which provinces are jumping ahead of national guidance as scientists study Omicron.

South Africa is struggling with a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to spread there. Crystal Goomansingh explains what scientists are looking for, and how South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is slamming the international response to the variant.

Meanwhile, the rain has subsided and floodwaters are finally receding in hard-hit areas of British Columbia, allowing people to tally up the costly damage in the aftermath of three atmospheric rivers. Mike Drolet speaks with people about the long road ahead.

As Canadians deal with soaring inflation and re-tooled pandemic benefits, Ottawa is set to provide the country's fiscal update on December 14. Abigail Bimman reports on what to expect.

And when Queen Elizabeth marked 60 years on the throne in 2012, Canada minted 60,000 Diamond Jubilee Medals awarded to people from all walks all of life for their exceptional service. Now, as another jubilee approaches, there are calls to bestow the country's pandemic front-line workers with the royal recognition. But as David Akin explains, Ottawa has no plans for more medals.

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[jacobusred]

If nobody is allowed to enter Canada without a vaccine and omicron is here doesn’t that mean someone who’s vaccinated brought it here? 🤔

[derekwoodford]

I remember when "just following orders" wasn't a good enough excuse.

[lostmoose]

Omicron cant be worse than this blouse

[joannepoulin]

Even if it’s spreading fast, it’s a mild variant, why the uproar again. Oh ok got it, scare tac tics again.

[guymontag]

When people can't get flood insurance because their property is on a flood plain but the government will pay 80% of their restoration costs anyway without so much as token insurance payments, it seems like we're failing to acknowledge reality or consequences.

[evydarling]

OMG, there's a new variant! Quick, get a booster before we know how harmful it actually is! 🙄

[archie_bunker]

i stopped supporting any liberal business for some reason i have alot more cash in my pocket lol..

[mrbill]

The new variant is so far 'mild' and we don't know if the vaccines work but get a booster??? That makes sense.

[jeffhardy]

Making middle class lower class with your hyper inflation. LOWER INCOME TAX RN

[bubkasaurus]

You are witnessing a modern day police state….no guns, only Q-tips and blind hysteria.

[leroilapue]

"If You Tolerate This Then Your Children Will Be Next"

[emmacuerva]

Well that was the plan.. push booster shots.... and they are desesparated

[Maya-rroz]

I keep wondering why would there ever be food shortages or supply chain issues and then I remembered oh they are too busy transporting injections.

[Imakulak]

What a contrast in your coverage of biden vs Trump

[oholaoholiba]

so which one I must startled, OMC oh my corn, OMH oh my horn, OMO oh my omi, or something else

[dragonbomb]

What about driving across the border from Canada to the USA? All you talked about was travelling by air.

[KD-qpgc]

Because science is trustworthy to whomever is paying the most for it.

[dictatordementiajoebiden]

Close the Southern US 🇺🇸 Border should be the 1st Priority

[Me-lbnd]

Is that guy just wearing a mask to keep his chin warm?

[kentillotson]

immunity worldwide without Vaccines....