DeTect: Hoax about vaccine scare pinned on Nobel laureate

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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Updated:27th May, 2021 at 1:15 AM

Chennai

A viral message claims Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier said there is no chance of survival for those who have received any COVID vaccine. The message attributes multiples quotes to him and shares a link to an article to back the claim. Additionally, a link to his Wikipedia page is also shared. Alt News found the laureate had not claimed that vaccinated people will die within two years. However, he is known to have expressed anti-vaccine sentiments in the past.

First published on www.altnews.in

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DeTect: Hoax about vaccine scare pinned on Nobel laureate

When false news is spread, it can cause a negative impact among millions. Be a responsible citizen, combat this growing problem by separating fact from fiction here.

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