By Canadian Press

Not A COVID-19 Treatment

Premier doesn’t understand why some want to take ivermectin instead of COVID vaccines

Oct 14, 2021 | 1:01 PM

Alberta’s premier says he doesn’t understand why people would want to take ivermectin, a horse dewormer, rather than a free and approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Jason Kenney made the comments during a live question-and-answer session on Facebook last night.

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He was responding to a question from someone who said it was – quote – “his way or the highway” on the drug when others have been using a human version to treat COVID-19 patients.

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The premier noted that the drug is not approved by the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons, Health Canada or the American Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for COVID.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2021.