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stated on February 24, 2020 a Facebook post:
Says President Donald Trump spawned the “Wuhan super virus outbreak under code name ‘zyphr.’”
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By Samantha Putterman • March 3, 2020
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stated on March 1, 2020 a Facebook post:
“Shands Hospital of Gainesville Florida has confirmed its first case of coronavirus.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 3, 2020
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stated on February 28, 2020 a Facebook post:
“The coronavirus has made it to Mississippi and the lady that caught it wasn’t around nobody with it which means it is airborne. That means if the wind blows it your direction you’ll have it also.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 3, 2020
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stated on March 1, 2020 a Facebook post:
Says a photo shows a man wearing a “government issue Saint Laurent hazardous materials suit.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 3, 2020
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stated on January 27, 2020 a Facebook post:
“In ‘Resident Evil’ the Umbrella Corporation releases a virus that infects the people of Raccoon City. A biological research lab with the exact same logo as the Umbrella Corporation can be found in the city where the coronavirus outbreak originated.”
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By Bill McCarthy • March 3, 2020
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stated on March 2, 2020 an image:
"Sanitizer will do nothing for the coronavirus."
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By Daniel Funke • March 3, 2020
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stated on February 27, 2020 a Facebook post:
”America has been vaccinating cattle for coronavirus for years, yet the news tells you it’s new and gunna kill you all so go buy mask.”
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By Tom Kertscher • March 2, 2020
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stated on February 29, 2020 a YouTube video:
Says the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis and two aides tested positive for coronavirus.
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By Samantha Putterman • March 2, 2020
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stated on March 1, 2020 an article:
“Florida hospital reports a coronavirus ‘infestation’ with multiple confirmed patients.”
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By Daniel Funke • March 2, 2020
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stated on February 28, 2020 a Facebook post:
"Poll Finds 38% of Americans Say They Will Not Drink Corona Beer Because of Virus."
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By Tom Kertscher • March 2, 2020
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stated on February 20, 2020 social media:
“Bernie Sanders voted in favor of every war during his tenure.”
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By Louis Jacobson • March 2, 2020
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stated on January 30, 2018 a Facebook post:
“Democrat Senators high-five after voting in favor of late-term abortion.”
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By Miriam Valverde • February 29, 2020
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stated on February 26, 2020 an Internet post:
“Hair weave and lace fronts manufactured in China may contain the coronavirus.”
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By Daniel Funke • February 29, 2020
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stated on January 27, 2020 a Facebook post:
Says the coronavirus can be slowed or stopped with the “immediate widespread use of high doses of vitamin C.”
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By Samantha Putterman • February 29, 2020
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stated on November 22, 2019 a Facebook post:
Says white vans with external locks are “utilized for sex trafficking.”
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By Bill McCarthy • February 29, 2020
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stated on February 29, 2020 posts on Twitter and Facebook:
Says Sen. Chuck Schumer deleted a Feb. 5 tweet criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to ban some forms of travel to and from China.
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By Aaron Sharockman • February 29, 2020
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stated on February 1, 2020 a post on Facebook:
Says the CEO of Camping World told Trump supporters “Frankly, don’t shop at my business.”
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By Katie Sanders • February 29, 2020
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stated on February 29, 2020 a post on Facebook:
“Bernie Logic: Nobody can live on $7 an hour. We must raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also we must raise the tax rate to 52%. $15 an hour * 52% = $7.80. $15 an hour - $7.80 = $7.20. $7.20 an hour!!!”
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By Aaron Sharockman • February 29, 2020
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stated on January 19, 2020 a Facebook post:
Says an image of a pile of needles is from Nancy Pelosi’s congressional district in San Francisco.
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By Samantha Putterman • February 29, 2020
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stated on February 1, 2020 a Facebook post:
PepsiCo announced Mountain Dew will be discontinued over health concerns.
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By Samantha Putterman • February 29, 2020
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