Dr. Steven Sbardella has been on the front line of the fight against COVID-19 since the beginning. MelroseWakefield Hospital’s chief medical officer has been through the highs — the sharp decrease in cases as vaccinations became widely available — and the lows —gurneys lining the halls of his hospital, where the virus has claimed dozens of lives over the past 18 months.
'We've Taken a Step Backwards': Top Doctor Laments Regression
MelroseWakefield’s Dr. Steven Sbardella warns we won’t wait out COVID, urging a consistent, sustainable response in this new phase.
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