Attendees came from all over the country, as well as nearby, for the event. And despite clear signs throughout the hotel saying that unvaccinated people should wear masks inside the resort, none were.
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Speakers at ‘health freedom’ conference push back on vaccines and mandates, drawing about 1,000 people
Attendees came from all over the country, as well as nearby, for the event. And despite clear signs throughout the hotel saying that unvaccinated people should wear masks inside the resort, none were.
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