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Dec 2021
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Fauci On Omicron: “Signals Are A Bit Enc...

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While there are early signs the new COVID variant may not be as severe as Delta, health experts insist the key to ending the pandemic is vaccination. So Greece is taking the bull by the horns, mandating vaccines for everyone 60+. We speak exclusively to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaki about his plan to find those who refuse the vaccine. Plus: Allison ... Show More
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