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Scott Gottlieb Says Travel Restrictions Are Counterproductive

Former FDA Commissioner Says Bans Hurt More Than They Help
Says ‘Ready, Fire, Aim is Not Prudent Public Health Policy’

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Photographer: Toya Sarno Jordan/Bloomberg

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November 26, 2021, 8:18 PM UTC

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner, took to Twitter to express his disapproval of the travel restrictions being imposed due to the latest Covid-19 variant, saying they hurt current containment efforts and discourage future sharing.