Omicron variant: Virologist Professor Barry Schoub says travel bans will prove ineffective
While travel bans seem to make sense, they’re likely to prove ineffective, says Professor Barry Schoub, a health expert advising the South African government.
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While travel bans seem to make sense, they’re likely to prove ineffective, says Professor Barry Schoub, a health expert advising the South African government.
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