COVID-19 is surging and even played a role in ending the presidential campaign of 81-year-old Joe Biden, who was infected for the third time last month. Still, the Ontario government shut down its early warning system. Andrew Nikiforuk writes. Andrew is a Tyee contributing editor. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/01/Risks-Killing-COVID-Early-Warning-System/

The Risks of Killing a COVID Early Warning System

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