There is compelling evidence that a single dose of COVID-19 vaccines may provide almost as much protection as giving two doses, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer said Thursday.
Author: COLIN PERKEL AND JACOB SEREBRIN, THE CANADIAN PRESS
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