N.L. walks back minister’s comments that Ottawa ‘gave up’ on COVID Alert app | National Newswatch

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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government says its health minister was mistaken when he told reporters this week that Ottawa"gave up" on the COVID Alert app.

Haggie said Wednesday the federal government had stopped supporting the smartphone application because of low uptake.

 

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