Dr. Barry Dworkin

Canadian study reports on COVID-19 misinformation and its health outcome consequences.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 27, 2023

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Source:
COVID-19 misinformation contributed to 2,800 Canadian deaths, report suggests

Reference:
Fault Lines: Expert Panel on the Socioeconomic Impacts of Science and Health Misinformation

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