Quebec reopening as variants circulate

Quebec reopening as variants circulate

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“Because we’re reopening, I do think we are heading in that direction, where variants will be the dominant strain,” says epidemiologist Prativa Baral, on Quebec loosening restrictions as many experts predict a third wave. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

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