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theglobeandmail.com

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Feb 1, 04:07

Alberta's COVID-19 Report: Misinformation and Misplaced Priorities

Alberta's $2 million COVID-19 report, authored by a vaccine-opposed task force, promotes misinformation, misrepresents data, and recommends ineffective treatments, contradicting established scientific consensus and undermining public trust.

Alberta's COVID-19 Report: Misinformation and Misplaced Priorities

Alberta's $2 million COVID-19 report, authored by a vaccine-opposed task force, promotes misinformation, misrepresents data, and recommends ineffective treatments, contradicting established scientific consensus and undermining public trust.

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What are the immediate consequences of the Alberta COVID-19 report's dissemination of misinformation regarding vaccine safety and efficacy?

The Alberta government released a $2 million report on its COVID-19 response, authored by a task force with members opposed to vaccines and public health measures. The report promotes misinformation, misrepresents data, and omits credible studies, contradicting established scientific consensus on vaccine safety and efficacy, and recommending treatments lacking evidence of effectiveness. This report undermines public trust in science and government.

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Jan 30, 22:09

Trump Administration Halts Publication of Crucial Bird Flu Studies

The Trump administration halted publication of two bird flu studies in the CDC's MMWR, one investigating cattle veterinarian infections and another exploring human-to-pet cat transmission, raising concerns about political interference in scientific reporting during a growing outbreak.

Trump Administration Halts Publication of Crucial Bird Flu Studies

The Trump administration halted publication of two bird flu studies in the CDC's MMWR, one investigating cattle veterinarian infections and another exploring human-to-pet cat transmission, raising concerns about political interference in scientific reporting during a growing outbreak.

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How does the current intervention in scientific reporting during this bird flu outbreak compare to past experiences, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic?

This action represents a significant departure from established scientific protocols. Former CDC officials express concern over unprecedented political interference in the MMWR's traditionally independent scientific reporting, highlighting the potential for censorship and jeopardizing public health. Similar interference occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this instance involves a complete halt to publication.

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