B.1.617 variant adds new wrinkle into decision about whether to reopen schools in Ontario.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 1, 2021

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Doug Ford promises announcement on whether schools will reopen ‘in a day or two’

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