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Physical distancing, mask-wearing could be in place for 2-3 years even with vaccine, Tam warns

from CBC News

Physical distancing, mask-wearing could be in place for 2-3 years even with vaccine, Tam warns CBC News Canadians shouldn't expect a COVID-19 vaccine to be a "silver bullet" that will bring a swift end to the coronavirus pandemic and a return to normal, according to the country's chief public health officer. Dr. Theresa Tam used her briefing on Tuesday in Ottawa to temper expectations about the speed and effectiveness of a vaccine. She reiterated the importance of physical distancing, proper hand hygiene and mask-wearing, and attempted to dispel any notion that a vaccine will make life go back to the way it was in a couple of months. READ MORE

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