Is it the right time to drop mask mandates?
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Many countries are relaxing safety protocols, such as not requiring COVID-19 tests from travelers and dropping mask mandates. But with new variants emerging and the infection rate going up, what could be the consequences? Scientist William Haseltine explains.
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