Virologist Urges Trump to Address Looming Infectious Disease Threats
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Social media posts have misrepresented comments made by Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine researcher, suggesting he threatened to unleash viruses when Donald Trump took office. In reality, Hotez was discussing the challenges the Trump administration would face with existing viruses like H5N1 and potential new outbreaks, emphasizing the need for a competent health team. The claims have been flagged as false by fact-checkers.
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- Multiple Viruses To Be Unleashed After Trump Takes Office? Vaccine Researcher Peter Hotez Makes Explosive Claim Times Now
- Virologist warns Trump of infectious disease threats MSN
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