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Science communication should be calm, measured, provide quality evidence for claims, and offer solutions. Hyperbole and fear-mongering statements like “Omicron will dominate and overwhelm the world in 3-6 months” are unhelpful and easily misinterpreted.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 3, 2021 Source:Omicron to dominate and overwhelm the world in 3-6 months, doctor says
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Ontario to expand eligibility of COVID-19 boosters for adults 50 and older finally recognizing that this is a three-dose vaccine. #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 2, 2021 Source:Ontario to expand eligibility of COVID-19 boosters for adults 50 and older amid rising case counts, sources say
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Moderna CEO should quell their speculative and alarmist comments about Omicron. In times of uncertainty, statements should be calm, measured, humble, and neutral in tone. Answers likely forthcoming in 1-2 wks. Solutions will follow thereafter.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2021 Source:Moderna CEO says COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against Omicron variant BioNTech CEO says vaccine likely to protect against severe COVID from Omicron
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Two cases of Omicron variant reported in Ottawa. Ottawa Public Health is introducing new self-isolation and testing requirements for residents who have travelled to eight countries within 14 days before arriving in Canada “out of an abundance of caution.”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 28, 2021 Source:COVID-19 in Ottawa: Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Ottawa