First off, in a news report Fox News misunderstood how the fourth wave of COVID-19 developed this summer and how Iceland’s high vaccination rate has actually saved the nation from serious cases of the virus. One person is currently in the hospital after ingesting Ivermectin—and anti-parasitic medication—while having COVID-19. We also discuss the government’s recent decision to welcome 120 refugees from Afghanistan into the country. Finally, air traffic controllers are threatening to strike next week if their demands won’t be met. This and more in our newest newscast.
ALSO — Valur forgot to mention that this newscast was shot at Laugardalshöll, where Icelanders are receiving their vaccinations.
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