Chief Medical Officer slaps down Craig Kelly’s COVID-19 theories

“Forcing children to wear masks is causing massive physical and psychological harm that can only be defined as child abuse,” Mr Kelly wrote on Facebook.

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In another post, he said denying ivermectin to patients was responsible for “over 100,000 deaths” in Mexico. He has also called for the use of hydroxychloroquine, a drug also backed by US President Donald Trump.

Health Minister Greg Hunt would not refer to Mr Kelly by name on Tuesday when asked about his claims, advising people instead…