Alberta COVID-19 Task Force Finds No Proof of Vaccine Outperforming Natural Immunity, Supports Masking Efficacy
According to a recent report by Alberta’s COVID-19 review task force, international reviews suggest that the repercussions of the pandemic response will have a lasting impact on millions of individuals. This task force, the only one of its kind in Canada, highlights various unintended consequences of the pandemic response in the country.
Released on Jan. 24, the report commissioned by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith raises concerns about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, mask mandates, and the province’s emergency response strategy.
Authored by Dr. Gary Davidson, former chief of emergency medicine at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, the report poses critical questions regarding the protection of high-risk individuals in Alberta, the effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions, misleading risk communication, immunity acquired from infection, mask efficacy, testing protocols, vaccine safety and effectiveness, therapeutics, and epidemiological modeling.
The task force, which includes medical doctors and epidemiology experts like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a health policy professor at Stanford University, and a former nominee for the U.S. National Institutes of Health under the Trump administration, scrutinizes the vaccination strategy of pushing vaccines on low-risk age groups.
COVID-19 Vaccines
The report questions the decision to recommend vaccination for healthy minors who face minimal risk of severe illness from COVID-19. It also expresses concerns about the safety risks associated with the vaccines, especially for pregnant women.
Furthermore, the report sheds light on alarming safety data from Pfizer’s vaccine trial, indicating a significant number of deaths and injuries following vaccination. It also points out the potential toxicity of lipid nanoparticles in multiple vaccine doses.
The report emphasizes that there is no evidence to suggest the superiority of vaccine-induced immunity over natural immunity acquired through previous exposure to the virus. Regulatory bodies’ endorsement of government health measures without considering the unique vaccine technology is also called into question.
The task force recommends halting COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and adolescents until further research establishes their safety and efficacy.
Masks
A key finding in the report challenges the effectiveness of mask-wearing in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection. Despite being mandatory at certain times, masks are deemed inefficient as a protective measure against respiratory illnesses like COVID-19.
The report underscores the lack of scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of masks, including medical and N95 masks, in preventing viral transmission outside of healthcare settings.
Lockdowns and Emergency Processes
The report criticizes the implementation of lockdown policies for failing to significantly reduce transmission while incurring significant social and economic costs. The task force points out the oversight of crucial data by researchers and policymakers, leading to the unjustified adoption of containment measures.
It highlights the deviation from established emergency response processes during the pandemic, emphasizing the need to balance disease control with societal well-being.
Therapeutics and Testing
The report identifies inconsistencies in using evidence to evaluate COVID-19 therapeutics and controversial treatment options like Ivermectin. It emphasizes the need for further research on promising therapeutics and the validation of testing methods.
Following the Data
The report questions the lack of independent review by Alberta’s regulatory colleges on pandemic-related studies and data. It raises concerns about the influence of external directives on healthcare professionals and calls for a more transparent and evidence-based approach to decision-making.
The task force recommends against coercion in vaccination efforts, advocates for truth and transparency in public health messaging, and emphasizes the importance of using accurate data for informed decision-making.