Olympics closing ceremony, France 'health pass,' Canada opens border, Zambia election, Delta variant

Factal Forecast

• The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics are coming to a close on Sunday after a year of pandemic-related controversy and delay.
• Starting Monday, anyone visiting restaurants and bars in France will have to show proof of coronavirus vaccination, recent infection or a negative test result as the country expands the scope of its coronavirus pass.
• The Canadian government will begin allowing entry to vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents starting Monday after more than a year of closed borders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Zambians will vote Thursday to elect the country’s next president and members of its National Assembly.
• Update on the coronavirus Delta variant -- an interview with Factal editor Joe Veyera.

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This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Vivian Wang, Sophie Perryer, Jess Fino, Jimmy Lovaas, and Joe Veyera. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.

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