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Doug Ford overrode Ontario’s top doctor on COVID-19 tests, overwhelming system

Premier Doug Ford overrode the advice of his government’s medical experts in opening up COVID-19 testing to all Ontarians in the spring, a decision that overwhelmed the province’s antiquated lab system and led to critical backlogs in the long-term care sector.

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    Doug Ford overrode Ontario’s top doctor on COVID-19 tests, overwhelming system

    Doug Ford overrode Ontario’s top doctor on COVID-19 tests, overwhelming system

    Premier Doug Ford overrode the advice of his government’s medical experts in opening up COVID-19 testing to all Ontarians in the spring, a decision that overwhelmed the province’s antiquated lab system and led to critical backlogs in the long-term care sector. The revelation is contained in Health …

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