‘Shift From Defence to Offence’ to Exit the Pandemic Completely, Expert Group Advises

‘Shift From Defence to Offence’ to Exit the Pandemic Completely, Expert Group Advises
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks as Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland participate in a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 5, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Scientists and policy experts with a focus on exiting the pandemic say even though most jurisdictions in Canada have more or less lifted or suspended COVID-19 restrictions, not enough attention has been paid to the details of eliminating restrictions and mandates across the board.

This results in “huge inconsistencies, caprices and ‘stickiness’” that impede a complete and orderly exit from the pandemic, says the Canada Science & Policy Committee to Exit the Pandemic.