Guy says gov't must do everything to prevent spread of COVID variant

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Guy says gov't must do everything to prevent spread of COVID variant

Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Morais Guy, says the Opposition is concerned about the Government’s handling of the testing and release of information on the new variant strain of the coronavirus. Health and Wellness Minister Dr...

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