US land borders reopen - First e-cigarette authorization - WHO Covid origin investigation

Social Security increase • E-cigarettes authorized • Covid-19 origin investigation • Lower salt intake guidance • US land borders reopen •

14 OCT 2021 View in browser Facts, not fear. TRENDING TOPICS US land borders reopen • Social Security increase • Covid-19 origin investigation • E-cigarettes authorized • Revised salt guidelines FEATURED UNDER-REPORTED STORIES Psychological warfare • Food and gentrification • Endangered places tourism You are on the free plan of The Factual Help a friend be better informed. Get a free month of Premium. Refer a friend TRENDING TOPICS, MOST CREDIBLE STORIES #1 in U.S. News • 34 articles What are the new requirements to enter the US from Canada or Mexico? Highly-rated - last 48 hrs US to open land borders with Canada, Mexico to vaccinated foreign tourists in 'early November.' USA Today (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 81% • 4 min read The change would allow foreign tourists to enter the U.S. through land or ferry ports for the first time since March 2020. U.S. Customers and Border Protection will spot-check travelers' proof of vaccination documents. The first phase will go into effect in "early November" and allows fully vaccinated travelers to enter for nonessential reasons. ... Unvaccinated travelers can only travel to the U.S. for essential purposes in [the first] phase. The second phase will begin in "early January" and will only allow travelers to cross the land border for both essential and nonessential reasons if they have been fully vaccinated. ... Canada [reopened] its land borders to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents on Aug. 9. The American hold on its travel restrictions on Canada has drawn backlash, given Canada's high vaccination rates. Canada has about 73% of its population fully vaccinated, compared with 57% in the U.S. and 38% in Mexico. Different political viewpoint U.S. opening Mexico, Canada land borders to vaccinated travelers. Daily Wire (Right) • Factual Grade 65% • 3 min read Selected long-read Why restricting international travel probably won't prevent the next pandemic. (2020) Bloomberg (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 78% • 5 min read View all articles #2 in U.S. News • 22 articles Why are Social Security payouts getting an unusually large increase? About 4 in 10 seniors rely on Social Security payments as their sole source of retirement income. The typical monthly benefit stands at about $... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. Just the facts. Just about $2/mth. Upgrade Now #1 in World News • 12 articles Why is the WHO launching another group to study Covid-19's origins? The WHO's Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins on Novel Pathogens, or SAGO, will include scientists from the U.S., China and about two dozen other countries. Some of the propose... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. Free your time. Get rid of multiple news feeds. Upgrade Now TODAY'S POLL Did the coronavirus escape from a lab in Wuhan, China? Yes No Unsure All votes are anonymous. This poll closes at: 9:00 PDT YESTERDAY'S POLL Were lockdowns effective in reducing the impact of covid-19? 557 votes, 71 comments Context: Report on UK covid response criticizes initial decision not to lock down. HIGHLIGHTED COMMENTS " Yes - Lockdowns changed the trajectory of the pandemic but will not reduce the number of people who will eventually contract covid. In the beginning of the pandemic we talked about flattening the curve to not overrun the capacity of hospitals. Lockdowns are only effective in flattening the curve and ultimately delaying herd immunity." " No - The answer also depends on what is meant by "impact." Is it merely public health? Or some combination of economic, edu..." " Unsure - Lockdown measures shouldn't be viewed as all-or-nothing. Some lockdown measures, such as limiting guest access to hospitals and e..." Your comments and earned Respects. #1 in Business News • 16 articles What are the specifics of the FDA's first-ever e-cigarette approval? The FDA authorized the marketing of Vuse Solo, a vaping device made by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, along with two tobacco-flavored replacement cartridges. That decision impl... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. One payment. Once a year. $25 Upgrade Now #1 in Health News • 18 articles How much lower should salt intake be according to new guidelines? The Food and Drug Administration updated its guidelines for 163 foods, including those that are commercially processed, packaged and prep... Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only. Objective news + Quick summaries + Multiple perspectives = $25/yr Upgrade Now SPREAD FACTS, NOT FEAR Refer a friend. They get 10% off. You get free stuff. Your referral count is:    0 View your rewards page You can also copy & paste your referral link: https://thefactual.com/?refid=10967136 UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS Russia left out of White House's 30-country ransomware summit. 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