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When the coronavirus struck in 2020, governments followed different paths. Some, like the Scandinavian countries, took a relatively realistic approach and did not pretend the virus could be kept out. Others, especially island countries, adopted a 'zero covid' strategy and went to extreme lengths to try to keep the virus at bay. This always struck me as ludicrous. It is hard enough to keep out illegal immigrants, but a virus?
OTTAWA — At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, retired teacher Lois Armstrong said local health officials where she lives in Kingston, Ont., provided…
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MONTREAL - At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, retired teacher Lois Armstrong said local health officials where she lives in Kingston, Ont., provided daily updates about outbreaks, cases and deaths in the community.