Snopes Debunks ‘Plandemic’

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One viral video has led to a tidal wave of misinformation.

Team Snopes

Published 11 May 2020

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In May 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a deceptive video began circulating on social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook. “Plandemic,” featuring disgraced researcher Dr. Judy Mikovits, showcases many false and misleading claims.

As Snopes debunks the claims made in the video, we will collect them here.

Was a Scientist Jailed After Discovering a Deadly Virus Delivered Through Vaccines? Judy Mikovits did not discover a deadly virus delivered through vaccines; she was arrested for...

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‘Plandemic’: Was Judy Mikovits Arrested Without a Warrant and Jailed Without Charges? The factually-challenged film “Plandemic” is a social media hit with groups such as anti-vaxxers and...

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Are Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin ‘Game Changers’ in Fight Against COVID-19? U.S. President Donald Trump presented the results of an extremely limited study to suggest a...

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