Unfortunately, we do not have the tests and contact tracing availability to fulfill the WHO “extreme vigilance” guidelines to safely return to work and reopen schools in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 12, 2020

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‘Extreme vigilance’ needed to go back to work, schools after coronavirus lockdown: WHO

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