By: Rashmi S
October 12 2021
False: Bill Gates has called for the withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccines.
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The Verdict False
Gates supports vaccination. This claim originated from a satirical article on a conspiracy site that was amplified on social media.
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Gates supports vaccination. This claim originated from a satirical article on a conspiracy site that was amplified on social media. The Daily Expose published an article claiming that Bill Gates has called for the withdrawal of all COVID-19 vaccines. This claim was picked up and was widely shared on social media. The Daily Expose, a website that spreads misinformation about the pandemic, later tagged the article as satire. Logically has debunked several narratives and also unmasked the actor behind the misinformation site. Since the onset of pandemic, Gates has been a target of disinformation. Logically has debunked many claims incorrectly associating Gates to the pandemic. Gates has always encouraged people to get vaccinated against the COVID-19. In fact, his recent tweet from September 2021 stated that he was glad to see global leaders unite to end the COVID-19 pandemic by pushing out vaccines.