Alberta COVID-19 Report Faces Backlash Over Misinformation and Contrarian Claims
The Alberta government's pandemic review is under fire for promoting vaccine skepticism and discredited treatments, prompting calls for its withdrawal.
- The Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force report, led by Dr. Gary Davidson, was quietly released after two years and $2 million in funding.
- Critics, including 67 medical experts, have condemned the report for spreading debunked anti-vaccine claims and promoting unproven treatments like ivermectin.
- The report falsely claims high risks of myocarditis in vaccinated children and questions vaccine safety during pregnancy, contradicting established scientific evidence.
- Premier Danielle Smith defended the report, emphasizing her preference for contrarian perspectives despite widespread criticism from medical associations and experts.
- Experts have urged the Alberta government to reject the report's recommendations, warning it could undermine public trust in science and harm future health policy.
The Globe and Mail 
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