With challenging COVID-19 times and a strong possibility of a second wave of the novel coronavirus, Darpan's social media host Ish Sharma spoke to BC Health Minister Adrian Dix regarding testing for COVID19, PPE shortage, opening of schools, long term care home outbreaks, and cancellation of surgeries.
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