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California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom has been criticised by Republicans for politicising the issue of coronavirus vaccines after he announced yesterday that California won’t allow any distribution of coronavirus vaccines until they are reviewed by the state’s own panel of experts.
“Politicizing the efficacy of a vaccine is shameful,” Republican Sen. Melissa Melendez tweeted.
Politicizing the efficacy of a vaccine is shameful.Given that Newsom used the virus to keep people from working, kids from going to school, families from being able to attend funerals, that’s even more shameful. https://t.co/z8n84VuDjy
If Gavin Newsom wants COVID-19 to be taken seriously, interposing himself between Californians and a cure is an odd way to make the point. Continue reading...