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Daniel Funke, PolitiFact

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Lie of the Year: The Downplay and Denial of the Coronavirus

By Daniel Funke, PolitiFact and Katie Sanders, PolitiFact December 16, 2020

It’s no worse than the flu, and other deadly disinformation about the coronavirus

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Don’t Fall for This Video: Hydroxychloroquine Is Not a COVID-19 Cure

By Daniel Funke, PolitiFact July 31, 2020

This statement is taken from a video in which a group of doctors air unproven conspiracy theories about the coronavirus. Dr. Immanuel’s claims were among the most inaccurate. And, before it was removed from social media platforms, thee video was viewed millions of times. President Donald Trump retweeted it.

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