Dr. Barry Dworkin

Concerns in the UK that the spread of the new variant from India within certain regions in the country poses a threat to those who have had only the first vaccine dose.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 26, 2021

Source:
New Variant Posing Threat, as Global Vaccine Drive Falters
Ontario’s top doctor would like to see daily COVID-19 case counts dip below 600 before reopening begins

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