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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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By Patrick McHale

November 26, 2021 at 8:18 PM UTC

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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.