Sask. officials knew COVID-19 was spreading at an 'exponential' rate in 2021, but refused restrictions
Newly released documents highlight what provincial officials knew about spread of COVID-19 in fall 2021.
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Newly released documents highlight what provincial officials knew about spread of COVID-19 in fall 2021.