The Hilltop Monitor

Feds offer roadmap to provinces for easing COVID-19 restrictions
Health Canada says those with one shot should be able to safely take part in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, picnics, and patios. During this period Health Canada are stressing the importance of following local public health guidelines and getting vaccinated as soon as possible.

Ocasio-Cortez Raises Security Concerns After Confrontation With Controversial Congresswoman
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is fighting back against false accusations from the mainstream media as she continues to challenge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to a debate over the Green New Deal . They said, "We love you guys", referring to the security officials. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., spoke to Greene before she was removed from her committees and after Republicans started to complain about her attempts to delay routine floor actions, but neither ...

Kroger stores will continue mask requirement
Vaccinated people will be required to wear masks in some settings, such as planes, trains and buses and inside airports, bus and train stations. "It's important to note that all guests two years of age and older who are not fully vaccinated must wear face coverings during their visit, except while eating or drinking", the statement said.

London has highest number of Indian Covid variant cases in England
The variant B.1.617.2 is one of three subtypes of the variant first detected in India and was designated as a VOC by PHE last week after over 500 cases were found in parts of England. Surge testing is already taking place in 15 areas across England. "We will look at testing the wider organisation that's involved and depending on the level of variants found we will look at potential community surge testing".

DUP leadership election result: Edwin Poots appointed First Minister
The protocol leaves Northern Ireland within the EU's trading sphere, avoiding a hard border on the island with EU-member Ireland but infuriating pro-British unionists by undermining the region's place in the United Kingdom . Mr Poots will be leader designate until Mrs Foster formally stands down. Poots insists he must focus on strengthening his party's public appeal ahead of Assembly elections scheduled for May 2022.