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Kennedy's Mask Exemption Claims Disputed by German Health Minister
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US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. stirs controversy with unsubstantiated claims of German doctors facing prosecution for issuing mask or vaccine exemptions. German Health Minister Nina Warken denies these allegations, stating that doctors make independent decisions and patients have the freedom to choose their treatments. Former German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach advises Kennedy to focus on domestic issues, highlighting the independence of German courts and the lack of government punishment for legitimate medical certificates. This exchange reflects ongoing debates about medical freedom and accountability during and after the pandemic.
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