Fired WSU coach Nick Rolovich explains why he refused COVID-19 vaccine
Nick Rolovich filed a $25 million wrongful-termination claim this year against WSU, which fired him for cause with about $9 million remaining on his contract.
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Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter
An official familiar with the matter says Canada will likely drop the vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September.
Moderna reports shortage of U.S. COVID boosters
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