Dr. Barry Dworkin

Instead of using the obnoxious and arrogant catchphrase “The rules are the rules” to explain the continued need for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers returning home from the U.S. to have a negative PCR test, respect people and provide the rationale.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 15, 2021

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Source:
‘Rules are the rules’: Freeland mum on removing PCR testing for Canada border

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