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Did Texas Mall Killer Target Only Chinese People?!

Did the Texas mall gunman, Mauricio Garcia, target only people of Chinese descent because he was anti-Asian?!

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Claim : Texas Mall Killer Targeted Only Chinese People!

People are sharing a photo of an Asian family, together with a photo of them lying dead on the ground, claiming that the Texas mall gunman was targeting only people of Chinese descent, because he was anti-Asian!

This is the post I received. The whole family of Chinese descent were killed in Texas by a gunman .. What a pity . Don’t go to US bro . The killer said he wants to kill all Asian people .

Out of respect to the deceased and their families, I will not be sharing the photo that shows them lying on the floor after being shot dead.

Instead, let me share with you this photo by Jon Raedle of Getty Images which conveys the deep grief of yet another American community traumatised by senseless gun violence.

Truth : Texas Mall Gunman Did Not Kill Chinese People At All!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-CCP netizens, and promoted / shared by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) and its supporters, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Viral Photos Were From 2023 Texas Mall Shooting

The two viral photos were from the recent mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, which happened on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Let me give you some context on this shooting, since mass shootings happen so often in the United States, it’s easy to mix up the details.

At 3:36 PM that day, 33 year-old Mauricio Martinez Garcia got out of his silver Dodge Charger, and started shooting at a crowd in the parking lot before making his way into the mall.

Armed with three guns and protected by a ballistic vest, he shot 15 people in just three to four minutes using an AR-15 style rifle.

The Allen Police Department was notified at 3:40 PM, but fortunately, there was an officer who was already at the mall on a different call. He engaged the shooter and killed him within minutes of hearing the gunshots. Otherwise, many more people would have been killed or injured.

Fact #2 : No Chinese People Were Killed

The claim that he killed an entire Chinese family is nonsense – no Chinese people were killed in the Texas mall massacre.

Out of the 15 people Mauricio Garcia shot, eight were killed while seven were wounded, with three in critical condition. None of them are known to be of Chinese ethnicity.

Here is what we know so far about the eight people who were killed in the Texas mall mass shooting:

Three Members Of The Cho Family

Three members of a Korean American family were killed – husband Cho Kyu Song, 37, and his wife, Cindy Cho (nee Kang Shin Young), 35, as well as three year-old James Cho.

Their eldest son, William Cho, who just celebrated his sixth birthday four days before the tragedy, is the only surviving member of their family. He was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries, but his family members have recently confirmed that the schoolboy has been moved out of the ICU.

Two Members Of The Mendoza Family

Daniela Mendoza, 10, and her 8 year-old sister, Sofia, were killed by Mauricio Garcia. Their mother, Ilda Mendoza, remains in critical condition.

The two sisters are elementary school students at the Wylie Independent School District. Daniela was in fourth grade, while her sister was in second grade.

Christian LaCour

20 year-old Christian LaCour worked as a security guard at Allen Premium Outlets, who died while trying to save lives.

According to City of Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey, he evacuated one individual to safety, and was shot while “courageously remaining to help others”.

Aishwarya Thatikonda

27 year-old Aishwarya Thatikonda moved from Hyderabad, India, to Dallas five years ago to pursue her master’s degree at the Eastern Michigan University, and then worked for the last two years as a Project Engineer at Perfect General Contractors. She was just a few days away from turning 28.

Her friend who was shopping with her that day was injured in the shooting, but is currently in a stable condition in the hospital.

Elio Cumana-Rivas

32 year-old Elio Cumana-Rivas was the final victim to be identified on Monday, 8 May 2023.

Hailing from Venezuela, he worked as a delivery man in Texas to support his family back home.

Fact #3 : Mauricio Garcia Appears To Be A Neo Nazi

It is currently unknown why Mauricio Garcia decided to commit that senseless act of violence, but initial investigation showed that he was a neo-Nazi with mental health issues.

His profile on the Russian social media website, Odnoklassniki / OK.RU, included language praising Hitler, and references to neo-Nazi websites like The Daily Stormer. He posted multiple photos of his tattoos, which include the Nazi swastika and the SS sig runes. He also shared photos of people dressed in Nazi attire, with the caption, “My kind of people”.

Many of his posts also referred to his mental health. When he enlisted in June 2008, the Army quickly discharged him three months later before he could even complete his initial entry training for “mental health reasons”.

He also made a lot of misogynistic posts, complaining about women and making remarks common in the incel (involuntary celibate) community. He also praised the incel gunman who was responsible for the 2014 mass murder spree in Isla Vista, California.

Three weeks before the shooting, he posted more than two dozen photos of the Allen Premium Outlets, including details of the mall’s peak times. On 21 April, he posted a photo of the vest he would eventually wear on the day of the shooting – it had a Right Wing Death Squad (RWDS) patch.

In his final post, he lamented what his family might say about his actions, and wrote that no psychologist would have been able to fix him.

Fact #4 : This Is Shameless Chinese Propaganda

This is yet another example of Chinese propaganda created by the infamous Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) or pro-CCP netizens. Only they are so callous as to abuse a tragedy just to promote their agenda. Shameless. Truly shameless.

All of the wumao articles that I looked at so far have proven to be false… in every instance. So please watch out for such false claims. Here is just the latest dozen,.

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Did Cody Longo Die Suddenly From Vaccine SADS?!

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Did Days of Our Lives actor Cody Longo die suddenly from COVID-19 vaccine SADS?!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Updated @ 2023-02-16 : Added updates from the Austin Police Department.
Originally posted @ 2023-02-11

Claim : Cody Longo Died Suddenly From Vaccine SADS!

After news broke that Cody Longo suddenly collapsed and died, anti-vaccination activists immediately claimed that the 34 year-old former Days of Our Lives actor died from the COVID-19 vaccine!

Yup, another one suddenly bites the dust.
#diedsuddenly #DiedSuddenly #DiedSuddenlyNews

Cody Longo dies of myocarditis at age 34 💉

‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor Cody Longo Dead at 34 👉🏼UMMMM WHY DON’T THESE PEOPLE DO AUTOPSIES BECAUSE THIS IS GETTING REAL 💉

No Evidence Cody Longo Died Suddenly From Vaccine SADS!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all celebrity deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Cody Longo Was Found Dead In His Own Bed

Cody Longo (born March 4, 1988) made his film debut in the 2008 movie, Ball Don’t Lie. He later appeared in Days of Our Lives, and Hollywood Heights, as well as stints in CSI: NY and Make It Or Break It.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, his wife Stephanie Clark who was working at a local dance studio could not reach him. She called the police and asked them to check on him.

When they arrived at his residence in Austin, Texas, there was no response, so the police officers kicked the door down, and found Cody Longo dead in his own bed.

He leaves behind his wife, Stephanie, and three children – a 7 year-old daughter, a 5 year-old son, and a 1 year-old son. His representative, Alex Gittelson confirmed his death, and provided a statement from his wife

Cody was our whole world. The kids and I are shattered and beyond devastated.

He was the best dad and best father. We will always and forever miss you and love you.

Fact #2 : Cody Longo’s Cause Of Death Is Believed To Be Alcohol Poisoning

Cody Longo’s official cause of death has not been revealed, but his family believes that he relapsed, and alcoholism was what likely killed him.

The family member who relayed the news to TMZ, said that Cody struggled with alcohol abuse for years, and went to rehab over the summer.

In November 2020, he was arrested for domestic assault, after allegedly getting into a drunken fight with his wife.

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, his long-time friend, and agent, Alex Gittelson, issued a written statement, saying that his cause of death is believed to be “alcohol-related”.

He died in his sleep at his home in Austin, TX, and was found Wednesday morning. The cause is believed to have been alcohol-related.

Gittelson later told The Washington Post that Cody Longo died in his sleep from what is believed to be “accidental alcohol poisoning“.

There is certainly no evidence to back up claims that he died from myocarditis or cardiac arrest caused by COVID-19 vaccines.

Fact #3 : An Autopsy Was Conducted On Cody Longo

Claims that the authorities won’t conduct an autopsy on Cody Longo because it would expose the truth have proven to be false.

On February 13, the Austin Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that his death did not happen under suspicious circumstances. An autopsy was conducted, and they are still waiting for the autopsy and toxicology reports.

However, based on existing evidence, homicide detectives have concluded that Cody Longo’s death was “non-suspicious”.

Again, there is no evidence Cody Longo died from myocarditis or cardiac arrest caused by COVID-19 vaccines.

Fact #4 : Unknown If Cody Longo Was Vaccinated Against COVID-19

It is currently unknown if Cody Longo was vaccinated against COVID-19, as he has never publicly mentioned his vaccination status.

For all we know – he may not even be vaccinated! The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, despite what anti-vaccination activists may claim.

For example, anti-vaccination activists claimed that Kaden Clymer was almost crippled by a 6-foot long vaccine-induced blood clot, but the high school athlete was never vaccinated against COVID-19!

Until and unless his family reveals his COVID-19 vaccination status, anyone who claims that Cody Longo received the COVID-19 vaccine is likely lying to you.

Fact #5 : Vaccine Side Effects Appear Within Hours / Days

Even if Cody Longo was vaccinated against COVID-19, he would have received his doses many months ago.

He cannot possibly have died from a vaccine side effect, because they appear within hours or days, not many weeks or months later.

Mild side effects like injection site pain, fever, muscle ache, headache, lethargy develop within minutes to hours of the vaccination.

Anaphylaxis develops within minutes, while other severe adverse reactions like myocarditis and VITTdevelop within days.

The spike proteins produced by the COVID-19 vaccines also do not stick around for months. If these spike proteins are permanent (as antivaxxers claim), we would have lifelong immunity.

Your own immune system will identify the spike proteins as foreign, and destroy them within a matter of days, although some may last for up to a few weeks. This is part of how vaccines teach your immune system to identify the enemy and destroy it.

Fact #6 : Claims Of Celebrities Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

So far, claims of sudden deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen of other false sudden death claims!

Will these anti-vaccination activists apologise for lying to you? Nope! They will just move on to the next celebrity tragedy…

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Did FedEx + Southwest Jets Almost Collide In Video?!

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Did a FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines jet almost collide in a viral video?!

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Claim : Video Shows FedEx + Southwest Jets Almost Colliding!

People are sharing a video clip that claims to show a FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines jet almost colliding!

This is video from the FedEx – Southwest runway incident from last week.

If this doesn’t make you tense up and cringe nothing will. The people on that SouthWest flight have no clue how close to death they came.

Insane.

Real incident at Austin Feb 4, 2023.
Fedex 😱 Southwest Airlines. Near Miss!

Truth : FedEx + Southwest Jet Near Collision Video Is From Game!

This is yet another example of MISINFORMATION circulating on WhatsApp, and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

Fact #1 : FedEx + Southwest Jets Did Almost Collide

First, let me confirm that a FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines jet did almost collide on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

In that incident, air traffic controllers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport cleared an arriving FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane to lane, while simultaneously clearing a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 to take off using the same runway!

Air traffic controllers first cleared the Southwest Airlines jet to take-off from runway 18 Left, when the FedEx jet was 3.2 nautical miles (6 km) away.

When the FedEx jet was 2.19 nautical miles (4 km) from the airport, controllers told the FedEx crew to land on the same 18 Left runway.

The FedEx crew later realised that they were about to overfly the Southwest plane, and quickly aborted their landing while telling the Southwest crew to abort their takeoff.

According to Jennifer Homendy, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the two planes almost collided, with a separation of “less than 100 feet (30 metres)”.

I’m very proud of the FedEx flight crew and that pilot. They saved, in my view, 128 people from a potential catastrophe. It was very close, and we believe less than 100 feet.

The near catastrophe apparently happened because the Austin airport is not equipped with Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE). Air traffic controller could see the FedEx jet on radar, but could not see the Southwest Airlines jet taxiing on the ground.

The ASDE system was important in preventing a runway collision in January 2023, between taxiing and departing aircraft at New York’s John F. Kennedy airport.

BREAKING: FedEx cargo plane narrowly misses crashing into Southwest Airlines plane taxiing on runway at Austin International Airport, Texas pic.twitter.com/2KF0ifokRF

— Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) February 5, 2023

Fact #2 : That Video Was From A Video Game

While the incident was real, the video isn’t real. The video was created using the 2020 computer game, Microsoft Flight Simulator by Monster21 who posted it on YouTube and TikTok.

On his YouTube channel, Monster21 explicitly pointed out that the video was created on Microsoft Flight Simulator, with the title, “Real incident at Austin on Microsoft Flight Simulator“.

On TikTok though, he posted it with a shorter title of “Real incident at Austin Feb 4th 2023“, but did include a #microsoftflightsimulator2020 hashtag.

Unfortunately, it is being shared as if the video is genuine, just like these other videos created by computer games:

Fact #3 : Video Does Not Accurately Simulate The Event

While the video creator was simulating the close call between the FedEx and Southwest jets based on flight data, it isn’t an accurate depiction.

The video showed that it was a bright and clear day. That’s not accurate because the incident happened at around 6:50 AM. Dawn only broke at 6:55 AM in Austin, Texas on February 4, 2023.

There was also fog at the airport that day. So it would have been rather dark and foggy at the same time, with poor visibility.

That would explain why the FedEx crew did not spot the spot the Southwest jet lining up on the runway much earlier.

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Fact #4 : Audio Was Genuine, But Edited

While the video is not real and is just a simulation, the audio recording is genuine albeit edited.

The air traffic control audio recording was made available through Live ATC of Austin-Bergstrom Airport’s traffic control, and began at around 6:47 AM.

The full audio recording lasts just over 6 minutes, but was edited to just over 2 minutes by Haemaker to remove dead spots. As he noted – “It did NOT happen this fast“.

The video used the shorter, edited Haemaker audio recording, so it sounds more dramatic than what really happened in real life. Here is how USA Today explains the audio recording:

The FedEx pilot asks the tower if the plane is confirmed to land, to which the controller responds yes and lets the pilot know about the Southwest flight taking off.

About 30 seconds later, the controller asks the Southwest flight to confirm if it is “on the roll.” To which the pilot immediately responds, “Rolling now.”

After about 20 seconds of silence, the tower says, “Southwest abort. FedEx is on the go.”

There’s no response, and nearly nine seconds later, the tower tells the Southwest flight to turn right when able. Southwest immediately responds by saying, “Negative.”

The tower comes back about 17 seconds later and tells the FedEx pilot to climb and maintain 3,000 feet and turn left, which the pilot confirms upon receiving the instruction.

Near the end of the recording, after the FedEx plane has landed and said it cleared the runway, the tower apologizes to the pilot and thanks them for their professionalism.

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Did Lilly Kimbell Die Suddenly From Vaccine SADS?!

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Did former University of Georgia tennis star Lilly Kimbell die suddenly from the COVID-19 vaccine SADS?!

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Claim : Lilly Kimbell Died From COVID-19 Vaccine SADS!

Right after news broke that Lilly Kimbell died suddenly, people immediately claimed that the 31 year-old former Georgia Bulldogs tennis star died from COVID-19 vaccine SADS!

Jazziette Devereaux : Another one. Cardiac. 😢Is this from the vaccines? So many young athletes dying suddenly. #DiedSuddendly

Dr. Alejandro Diaz : Too many young people are dying suddenly around the globe. Lilly Kimbell a former Georgia Bulldogs tennis player, died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday from a heart attack at age 31. Something is extremely wrong RIP 🙏🏼 #awake #DiedSuddendly

Vince Clements : DIED SUDDENLY/CARDIAC ARREST: Lilly Kimbell, 31, Former Georgia Bulldogs Tennis Player.
THE DAY OF RECKONING IS COMING!

Truth : Lilly Kimbell Did Not Die From Vaccine SADS!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all athlete deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Lilly Kimbell Was Former Georgia Bulldogs Tennis Star

A native of New Braunfels, Texas, Lilly Kimbell became a member of the University of Georgia 2011-2014 tennis squad. During her time with the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Kimbell registered 197 combined wins – 109 doubles, and 88 singles. She also holds the record for the most consecutive doubles wins in a season.

Lilly Kimbell earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science in 2014, followed by a masters in Sport Management in 2016. Since then, she has served as an assistant tennis coach at Eastern Illinois, as well as St. Mary’s in San Antonio. She also worked for the Addision Group, Supreme Lending and Paycom in the Dallas area.

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Georgia Bulldogs team announced that she passed away two days ago – on Sunday, February 5.

Fact #2 : Lilly Kimbell Died From A Heart Attack

Claims that Lilly Kimbell died from a cardiac arrest are unfounded.

According to several family members, Lilly Kimbell had existing health issues that began with “a kidney issue”, and she suffered a massive heart attack from her existing health issues.

Her father, Tim, as well as paramedics who arrived, performed CPR on her, but by the time she was taken to the hospital, it was determined that her brain was too damaged from a lack of oxygen, and she was eventually taken off life support.

Her cousin, Angie Cozzetto, posted this on February 6, 2023:

Please pray for my sweet cousin, Lilly Fern. She was taken off life support today. Our whole family could use your prayers as we are devastated for this huge and unexpected loss 😢💔

From my Aunt Judy—

It is my horrible duty to let everyone know that our daughter, Lilly Kimbell has passed away. She had some health issues that started with a kidney issue and ended up with a massive heart attack resulting from those issues. Tim tried to do CPR, as did the ambulance people. By the time they got to the hospital she had been without oxygen for too long. Her brain was too damaged and we let her go today.

I will not be able to answer any personal messages because we are too traumatized. I just wanted everyone to know. She loved all of her friends, as do I. She is an organ donor for multiple recipients, and so someone will be now seeing with her eyesight. It’s really a shame they couldn’t capture her doubles ability. Love you all.

Her sister, Samantha Gillas posted this on February 7, 2023:

Yesterday heaven gained another angel. My sister Lilly passed away. She had some kidney issue we don’t know how it happened but ended up with a massive heart attack. Her brain was without oxygen for too long and we had to let her go yesterday. I really don’t know what to say. I am lost for words and in complete shock, but at the same time I have so much I could say. It all seems so surreal and I’m just waiting to wake up from this bad dream and I’ll see you coming downstairs.

I’ve looked up to you my whole life. You were so talented and loved by so many. When people asked me who my favorite tennis player was my answer was always you. I was so proud of you and your accomplishments. I would always brag I’m “Lilly Kimbell’s little sister”. That’s what a lot of people knew me by hahah.

Besides what you did on the court I looked up to you as a person. You had this ability to make everyone smile. Whenever we walked into the room you would be surrounded by people laughing and smiling. Everyone seemed to gravitate towards you. You were the most popular person but never acted as if you were too good for anyone. I think that’s the thing I’m most proud of. Everyone wanted to be your friend. You would do anything for your friends and family. I just hope your at peace now with everyone else up in heaven.

I’m still trying to process why God had this happen to you at 31 years old. I shouldn’t had to say goodbye to my sister at 22 years old. I love you so much Lilly. I know you’re looking down at us watching over. I promise we will try to be better people in your honor. Callie girl misses you and we promise to take good care of her for you

Fact #3 : University Of Georgia Never Had A Vaccine Mandate

Some of those who blame the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Lilly Kimbell’s death are ignoring two critical points:

Lilly Kimbell left the University of Georgia by 2014, or 2016 at the latest.
The University of Georgia (UGA) does not have a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

The University System of Georgia and the University of Georgia strongly encourage you to get vaccinated. Pursuant to state and University System of Georgia (USG) rules, we cannot ask our students for proof of their vaccination status, and we should not treat vaccinated and un-vaccinated individuals differently unless dictated by law or applicable guidance.

Even if Lilly Kimbell was still a student or a faculty member, she would not have been required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But the truth is – she left UGA years ago, and had been living in Dallas, Texas.

Fact #4 : Unknown If Lilly Kimbell Was Vaccinated Against COVID-19

It is unknown if Lilly Kimbell was ever vaccinated against COVID-19, so it would be wrong for anyone to claim that she died from COVID-19 vaccine side effects.

For all we know – she may not even be vaccinated! The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, despite what anti-vaccination activists may claim.

For example, anti-vaccination activists claimed that Kaden Clymer was almost crippled by a 6-foot long vaccine-induced blood clot, but the high school athlete was never vaccinated against COVID-19!

Unless her family reveals her vaccination status, anyone who tells you that Lilly Kimbell was fully-vaccinated and died from the vaccine is likely lying to you.

Fact #5 : Claims Of Athletes Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

So far, claims of athlete deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen cases I fact checked recently.

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Was Lisa Marie Presley Vaccinated Against COVID-19?

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After Lisa Marie Presley died suddenly from cardiac arrest, people are sharing a screenshot of her saying she had no regrets getting vaccinated against COVID-19!

Take a look at the viral screenshot, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Lisa Marie Presley Got Vaccinated Against COVID-19!

Right after news broke that Lisa Marie Presley collapsed and died suddenly from cardiac arrest, anti-vaccination activists immediately claimed that singer-songwriter and the only child of Elvis Presley was a victim of the COVID-19 vaccine!

As proof, many are now sharing a screenshot of what they said was her Facebook post on March 12, 2022, in which Lisa Marie Presley allegedly said she had “no regrets” getting the COVID-19 vaccine!

The last two years have been years of significant change in our lives. The COVID-19 didn’t only take our jobs and security, it took our lives.

The idea of having a regular life like we used to, going out with family and friends and having quality time with them, motivated me to get vaccinated because I’m not only protecting myself, I’m also protecting others.

|I can’t lie, I was nervous initially, but I made my decision and I have no regrets!

To be informed about how best to protect ourselves and our loved ones is the smartest thing we can do. I chose the vaccine. Why did you decide to get vaccinated?

The vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccines are free, even if you don’t have health insurance or aren’t a U.S. citizen.

Please visit https://bit.ly/elbeacon to join the El Beacon initiative to promote the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

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Truth : Lisa Marie Presley Did Not Post About Getting COVID-19 Vaccine!

It’s now a tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all celebrity deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : That Viral Message Was Not Posted By Lisa Marie Presley

The viral message about not regretting getting the COVID-19 vaccine was not posted by Lisa Marie Presley – the American singer-songwriter, and the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.

It was actually posted by a beauty and fashion blogger called Lisa Marie, who posted it on March 13, 2020.

Fact #2 : Lisa Marie Posted The Message With Her Photo

Some of you may think that it could have been a mistake. After all, Lisa Marie sounds very much like Lisa Marie Presley, no? Potayto, pohtato? Innocent mistake maybe?

I’m afraid, not. When Lisa Marie posted her message about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, she posted her photo – TWO of them in fact.

The person who took the screenshot would have noticed them. Yet he/she cropped out the photo of Lisa Marie, and only took the screenshot of her text.

Why would anyone do that? Why???

Fact #3 : Hashtags Give Plenty Of Clues

It is odd how people who claim to “know it all” missed the many clues offered by the hashtags in the viral message – #austin #texas #fashion #fashionblogger #austinblogger

Lisa Marie Presley lives in Calabasas, California, not Austin, Texas. She was also never a fashion blogger.

It is Lisa Marie, the young fashion blogger, who lives in Austin, Texas…

Fact #4 : They Look Nothing Alike

Perhaps the answer to the question of why would someone take a screenshot of the post without the accompanying photos of Lisa Marie lies in the fact that they look nothing alike.

The two ladies may share similar names, but they look different. Anyone who sees the photos would immediately realise that the post was not written by Lisa Marie Presley.

On the oft-chance that some readers will still dispute that claim, here is a close-up look of both ladies.

Fact #5 : Unknown If Lisa Marie Presley Was Vaccinated Against COVID-19

It is currently unknown if Lisa Marie Presley was vaccinated against COVID-19, as she has never publicly mentioned her vaccination status.

For all we know – she may not even be vaccinated! The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, despite what anti-vaccination activists may claim.

For example, anti-vaccination activists claimed that Kaden Clymer was almost crippled by a 6-foot long vaccine-induced blood clot, but the high school athlete was never vaccinated against COVID-19!

Until and unless her family reveals her COVID-19 vaccination status, anyone who claims that Lisa Marie Presley received the COVID-19 vaccine is likely lying to you.

Fact #6 : Claims Of Celebrities Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing celebrity deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of celebrity deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen of other false celebrity claims!

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Jackson Mohr : Why Cause of Death Was Not Vaccine!

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Anti-vaccination activists claim that 13 year-old Jackson Mohr died from vaccine-induced heart attack!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Jackson Mohr Died Suddenly From Vaccine-Induced Heart Attack!

People are claiming that 13 year-old Jackson Mohr died from vaccine-induced heart attack, after the infamous Died Suddenly video and Twitter account featured him!

13 year old Jackson Mohr #diedsuddenly from a heart attack. His parents found him unconscious in bed and rushed him to the hospital. He died 3 days later. He won cadet of the year, and had a bright future. RIP soldier 🙏

*13* years old‼️#RIP #JacksonMohr
#Genocide ‼️
#DiedSuddenly‼️
#Arrest‼️
#JusticeForJackson‼️

Seems like more than ever kids and young healthy adults are dying suddenly in 2022? What is causing this?? 💉💉💉

Truth : Jackson Mohr Did NOT Die From Vaccine-Induced Heart Attack!

It’s now a tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all deaths or injuries on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why… and the current facts that we know so far.

Fact #1 : Jackson Mohr Died From Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Jackson Mohr died from sudden cardiac arrest on April 22, 2021 – more than 1.5 years before the Died Suddenly video featured him.

His parents found him unresponsive in bed on the morning of April 19, gave him CPR and rushed him to the hospital, where he died 3 days later.

Jackson Mohr’s cause of death was confirmed to be sudden cardiac arrest, and not from a heart attack or any vaccine-related complications.

Fact #2 : Cardiac Arrest Is Not A Heart Attack

While many anti-vaccination activists claim that Jackson Mohr died from a heart attack, he actually died from a different heart condition – a sudden cardiac arrest.

An acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or a heart attack, occurs when blood supply to t he heart muscle is abruptly cut off, usually due to a blockage of one or more coronary arteries.

A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when an electrical malfunction causes the heart to beat irregularly or stop beating completely.

As this easy comparison from the American Heart Association shows – a heart attack is a circulation problem, while a cardiac arrest is an electrical problem.

Fact #3 : Jackson Mohr Was NOT Vaccinated

The US FDA only approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year-old adolescents on May 10, 2021, with the vaccination programme officially started on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Jackson Mohr was found unresponsive on April 19 – 24 days before the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was made available for his age-group.

Some anti-vaccination activists gleefully point out that Moderna conducted a trial of their mRNA vaccine from April 1 to June 11, 2021 in 12-17 year-old adolescents.

While it is plausible that Jackson Mohr may have participated in this Moderna vaccine trial, there is no actual evidence he participated in this or any other vaccine trial.

The likelihood that he participated in this trial is incredibly small – about 0.028%. Only 2,489 adolescents received the Moderna vaccine in that trial, out of approximately 8.9 million adolescents aged 12-17 in 2021.

And here’s the kicker – if he actually participated in the Moderna trial, he would have died mid-trial, and his death would have been required to be reported in the study.

Guess what – the Moderna vaccine trial for 12-17 year-old adolescents was a success, with “no deaths, MIS-C, or adverse events of special interest” reported.

So we can pretty much confirm that Jackson Mohr was not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Fact #4 : Cardiac Arrest Is A Common Cause Of Sudden Death

Anti-vaccination activists falsely claim that young, healthy people do not suddenly die from cardiac arrest. The truth is – people have been dying from cardiac arrest since time immemorial, long before any vaccine was invented.

The United States alone records over half a million cases of sudden cardiac arrest cases every year – an incidence of about 130 per 100,000 individuals per year.

Many people have undiagnosed heart conditions that may not produce noticeable symptoms in daily life, but could result in sudden cardiac arrest at any time.

For example, 7 year-old Aidan Silva collapsed and died from sudden cardiac arrest while working on a puzzle in the middle of the day.

“I called his name and he didn’t respond,” recalls his mother Christy Silva, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania. “I looked in the hallway and he was on the floor on his side, his back was to me. And when I looked at his face, he was blue.”

This happened on September 4, 2010 – more than 10 years before the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved!

In fact, sudden cardiac deaths are so common in children that San Antonio (where Jackson Mohr resides) has conducted a free heart screening program since 2011, called AugustHeart.

Fact #5 : Claims Of Children Dying From COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing child deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of child deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance.

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Did US Military Find Evidence Of 2022 Election Fraud?!

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Did the US military find evidence of fraud in the 2022 midterm election?!

Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the FACTS really are!

Claim : US Military Find Evidence Of 2022 Election Fraud!

On 9 November 2022, Real Raw News posted an article claiming that the US Army Cyber Command found evidence of fraud in the 2022 midterm election!

It is long and rambling, so please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

As citizens and politicians anxiously scrutinized results, so too did the White Hat partition of the U.S. military. At U.S. Army Cyber Command headquarters in Fort Gordon, Georgia, cyber security analysts began noticing election irregularities early in the day. Approximately 35% of vote tabulators—electronic devices into which ballots are fed and counted—experienced what the Maricopa County Elections Department called a “technical hiccup,” which persisted for several hours. Unbeknownst to election officials, White Hats had undercover boots on the ground as the “glitch” forced voters to cast ballots elsewhere or forego voting altogether. At least one machine had active Wi-Fi and was connected to the internet, a Cyber Command source told RRN.

“Tabulators that mark ballots shouldn’t be Wi-Fi capable. It makes them susceptible to outside tampering and intrusion,” he said.

Cyber Command, he added, has “obtained” a compromised machine and is evaluating “suspicious” connection logs.

Cyber Command is also analyzing a video that purportedly shows a Maricopa County election worker doctoring a stack of ballots.

Arizona is a hotbed rife with election fraud. Elsewhere in Maricopa County, voters seeking to cast ballots at locales with working machines were told by poll workers that if they had come to vote (why else would they be there?) they could vote only for Democrats because no Republican officials were on the premises. They were either told to come back later or to vote elsewhere.

“We’ve heard 50 such reports,” our source said. “We’re working to verify them.”

Despite the fraud in Arizona, Republican Kari Lake is projected to win the gubernatorial race.

Arizona wasn’t the only state subject to election fraud. According to our source, White Hats now have a “mail bag full of uncounted ballots” that someone had deposited in a drainage ditch in Baker County, Georgia. Baker is a Republican stronghold.

“There’s a lot going on now that doesn’t meet the eye. We will be looking into all allegations of fraud as we await the results. I can tell you this, if we decide fraud altered the outcome of this election, action will be taken,” our source said.

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Truth : US Military Did Not Find Evidence Of Fraud In 2022 Election!

The truth is – this is just another FAKE STORY created by Real Raw News, just to generate page views and money.

Everything that Real Raw News posts must be regarded as FAKE NEWS, until proven otherwise.

Fact #1 : Real Raw News Is A Fake News Website

Real Raw News is a FAKE NEWS website that capitalises on making shocking but fake stories to generate page views and money.

To protect himself from legal repercussions, the owner and writer, Michael Baxter (real name – Michael Tuffin), claims that his articles are “humour, parody, and satire“.

This disclaimer, which is not clearly mentioned in his articles, lets him keep creating fake news that will go viral, and generate him money.

His articles have been regularly debunked as fake news, so you should NEVER share anything from his website. Here are some of his fake stories that I personally debunked earlier:

As Michael Tuffin himself admitted, he writes as Michael Baxter to “indemnify [himself] against potential legal ramification“.

Fact #2 : Real Raw News Never Offer Actual Evidence

Real Raw News reports always quotes anonymous sources, and offer no evidence to back up those claims. It’s no different in this new claim of electoral fraud in the 2022 midterm election.

Michael Baxter / Tuffin wrote such a long story, and quoted anonymous sources, but when you really look carefully – there is ZERO EVIDENCE for any of his claims.

That’s not really surprising though. How likely is it for this “former English teacher” to get the “inside scoop” from so many anonymous sources from his home in Texas? And why do all his scoops always end up false?

A March 2018 screenshot of Michael Tuffin, who goes by the pseudonym Michael Baxter

Fact #2 : 2022 US Election Was Protected By Three Agencies

It is important to understand that the 2022 midterm US election was not actually protected by the US Army Cyber Command, as Real Raw News claimed.

The 2022 midterm election in the United States was protected by three different agencies, from two different departments:

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (Department of Homeland Security)
Cyber Command (Department of Defense)
National Security Agency (Department of Defense)

The US Army Cyber Command is merely one part of the US Cyber Command, which oversaw the protection of the 2022 election and is based in Fort Meade.

Fact #3 : All Three Agencies Detected No Fraud Or Threat

On November 8 and 9, 2022, officials from all three agencies said that they detected no evidence of fraud or threat to disrupt the election infrastructure.

Jen Easterly, director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency said:

We have seen no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was any way compromised in any race in the country.

General Paul Nakasone who heads the US Cyber Command and NSA operation to protect the 2022 midterm election said:

We continue to refine what we learned from the 2018 and 2020 elections. We generate insight to enable defense of the homeland, and ultimately impose costs by degrading and exposing foreign adversary capabilities and operations.

Fact #4 : No Legitimate Report Of Fraud In 2022 Election

There was no remotely similar report from any legitimate news outlet, nor an official statement by any government agency.

In fact, not even Fox News, which is notorious for pushing fake claims, actually reported that there was evidence of fraud in the 2022 midterm election.

Everything that Real Raw News posts should be regarded as FAKE NEWS.

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Dr. Peter McCullough Has (Finally) Been Decertified!

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Dr. Peter McCullough has finally been decertified, after two years of spouting misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines!

Dr. Peter McCullough Has (Finally) Been Decertified!

Tech millionaire and anti-vaccination activist, Steve Kirsch (who is ironically fully-vaccinated himself!), just revealed that his antivax buddy, Dr. Peter McCullough has just been decertified!

Finally, after two years of spouting misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, Dr. Peter McCullough was stripped of his board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiology!

Peter McCullough had earlier been terminated as the Editor-In-Chief of Cardiorenal Medicine, and Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine in March 2022. But when he was stripped of his board certifications, he went crying to his pal, Steve Kirsch:

I was terminated as the Editor-In-Chief of Cardiorenal Medicine and Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine after years of service and rising impact factors. There was no phone call, no board meeting, no due process. Just e-mails or certified letters. Powerful dark forces are working in academic medicine to expunge any resistance to the vax.

Yesterday I was stripped of my board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiology after decades of perfect clinical performance, board scores, and hundreds of peer reviewed publications.

None of this will stop until there is a “needle in every arm.”

According to McCullough, the American Board of Internal Medicine said that his primary offences were :

Understating the risk COVID-19 death for people under the age of 50.
Overstating the risk of death from COVID-19 vaccines.

I would have said better late than never, but that would be like being fine with letting a serial murderer carry on slicing and dicing his victims for two years.

And the truth is – there is already a needle in every arm that is willing to accept facts, and the protection offered by the COVID-19 vaccines.

Yet the sky hasn’t fallen, except for Dr. McCullough… extremely belated, but still welcome nevertheless.

Dr. Peter McCullough : His Lies That Cost Lives

It is impossible to know how much damage Dr. Peter McCullough wrought with his lies, but he definitely cost many people their lives, or those of their loved ones.

McCullough has made so many false claims about COVID-19 and the vaccines, that it would be impossible to cover all of them, so here’s just a selection of his “best hits”:

He falsely claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic was planned many years ago at a 2017 Johns Hopkins University symposium.
He falsely claimed that there’s no scientific reason for healthy people under 50 to get the vaccine.
He falsely claimed that people who develop COVID-19 have “complete and durable immunity”, and that there is no benefit in vaccinating someone who recovered from COVID-19.
He falsely claimed that over 50,000 Americans died from the COVID-19 vaccine during his Texas Senate testimony in March 2021.
He falsely claimed that there is a “low degree, if any of asymptomatic spread” of COVID-19.
He promoted the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
He falsely claimed that the COVID-19 vaccines are experimental.
He falsely claimed that the Emergency Use Authorisation is new and have never been used before.
He falsely claimed that there was a global recall of the COVID-19 vaccines.
He falsely claimed that face masks don’t work.

Just four months ago, Dr. Peter McCullough falsely testified to a Texas Senate Committee on Health & Human Services, that the COVID-19 vaccines were recalled after over 40,000 deaths were reported.

In my fact check, I pointed out the many mistakes (lies) Dr. McCullough made in his testimony. He may sound authoritative to the public, but he’s really “full of shit”.

When you look at just the short list above, you have to wonder – why didn’t they strip his board certifications earlier?

It wouldn’t stop him from lying, but it would have blunted the effectiveness of his lies, by stripping him of the credibility his board certifications offer him.

In fact, that’s the reason why McCullough kept claiming to be the Vice Chief of Internal Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center, amongst other titles, MONTHS after he was “let go”.

In the end, Baylor Scott & White Health had to sue him for $1 million in damages, and file a restraining order to stop him from associating himself with their medical facilities.

Dr. Peter McCullough has long lost the respect of the medical fraternity because they know that he’s lying and putting people’s lives at risk, literally breaking the Hippocratic oath.

But the public doesn’t know that. They believe his lies because he frames himself as a medical authority with board certifications.

Stripping him of his board certifications will not stop him from lying, but it sure as heck will clip his credibility.

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Sara Lee : New Victim Of Vaccine Sudden Death Claim!

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Former WWE star Sara Lee is the latest victim of anti-vaccination activists who claim that she’s a victim of vaccine sudden death!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Former WWE Star Sara Lee died from vaccine SADS!

Right after news broke that the Sara Lee died unexpectedly at 30 years of age, anti-vaccination activists started claiming that the former WWE wrestling star died from vaccine-induced Sudden Adult Death Syndrome!

Here is a selection of social media posts accompanying links or articles on her death:

#WakeUpAmerica, call it what it is, #VaccineTerrorism.

Add 1 more young, healthy, strong adult to the long list of dead, murdered by #BigPharma’s #PoisonVaccine

It cant be ignored, swept away with a catchy acronym, #SADS, the #Vaccines are killing people

Sara Lee died suddenly. See this picture was posted a day before she died. She looked perfectly fine.

That’s what the vaxxed fail to understand. You might look fine now, a year after a vaccine. Then, suddenly..

Pro wrestler Sara Lee dead at 30. It’s Sudden Death Syndrome, folks.

Obviously nothing to do with the experimental, woefully inadequately tested COVID vaccine.

Truth : No Evidence Sara Lee died from vaccine SADS!

It’s now a tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all celebrity deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why, and what we know so far…

Fact #1 : Sara Lee’s Cause Of Death Is Currently Unknown

Sara Ann Lee was known professionally as Sara Lee, but is now known as Sara Ann Weston, after getting married to fellow wrestler, Cory James Weston (known professionally as Wesley Blake)

Her mother announced her death on Facebook, on Friday, October 7, 2022, but did not reveal her cause of death.

It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus. We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete. We ask that you respectfully let our family mourn. We all need prayers especially Cory and her children.

Her mother never once mentioned COVID-19 vaccines, much less blamed them for Sara Lee’s death.

Just because her cause of death is currently unknown, it doesn’t mean she died from the COVID-19 vaccine. It just means her cause of death is… UNKNOWN.

Until an autopsy is conducted, and Sara Lee’s cause of death revealed, anyone who tells you that she died of this or that cause is LYING.

In case you are looking to contribute to Sara Lee’s memorial fund, WWE wrestler Bull James set up a GoFundMe for her family.

Fact #2 : Sara Lee Died Very Early In The Morning

I personally do not have a ghoulish fascination with people’s deaths, not even celebrities like Sara Lee. But the information vacuum is what fuels fake claims.

So I did a bit of sleuthing and found out that the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that Sara Ann Weston (maiden name Sara Ann Lee) was pronounced or found dead at 5:56 AM on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

The death record does not mention a cause of death, but considering the early morning time of death, Sara Lee likely died much earlier.

That would suggest that SADS was not the cause of death, as people who die from it during sleep are only found dead when they fail to wake up in the morning.

Fact #3 : Sara Lee Was Healthy Before Her Sudden Death

The day before she died, Sara Lee posted a photo on Instagram, stating that she was finally able to go to the gym for the second day in a row, after recovering from a sinus infection.

Whether her “sinus infection” was really a COVID-19 infection is unknown, but as she shared – she was healthy enough to go to the gym for two days before her death.

That tells us that she was not suffering from vaccine-related side effects like myocarditis or pericarditis, which would have left her breathless and fatigued, with chest pains, etc.

Despite what anti-vaccination activists claim, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause people to suddenly die.

Fact #4 : Unknown If Sara Lee Was Vaccinated Against COVID-19

It is currently unknown if Sara Lee was vaccinated against COVID-19, so it would be wrong for anyone to claim that she died from COVID-19 vaccine side effects.

For all we know – she may not even be vaccinated! The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, despite what anti-vaccination activists may claim.

Fact #5 : SADS Is An Inherited Heart Condition

It is ludicrous to claim that COVID-19 vaccines cause sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS), because SADS was first documented in 1977 – long before COVID-19 vaccines were invented!

Despite what anti-vaccination activists may tell you – SADS is not a new vaccine-related syndrome.

SADS is an inherited problem with your heart’s electrical system, which produces an abnormal heart rhythm that leads to a cardiac arrest. That’s why it can be prevented by implanting a cardioverter-defribillator.

SADS also occurs at a rate of 0.12 to 0.21 per 100,000 people every single year. In other words, approximately 9,000 to 16,000 people die from SADS every single year, before the COVID-19 vaccines were invented.

The UK Office for National Statistics data on Sudden Adult Deaths from 2016 to 2020 also showed NO INCREASE in SADS cases, demonstrating that COVID-19 vaccines did not increase the prevalence of SADS.

Note : There is no 2021 data until sometime in December 2022. The 2020 data was only released on 22 December 2021.

Vaccination in the United Kingdom started on 8 December 2020, with over a million doses administered by end of the month. Despite (false) claims that the vaccines cause SADS, that did not result in an increase in SADS cases.

Years	Sudden Adult Death Syndrome Cases
2016	116
2017	63
2018	53
2019	87
2020	115

Fact #6 : Vaccine Side Effects Appear Within Hours / Days

Even if Sara Lee was fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, she would have received all of her doses many months ago.

She cannot possibly have died from a vaccine side effect, because they appear within hours or days, not months later.

Mild side effects like injection site pain, fever, muscle ache, headache, lethargy develop within minutes to hours of the vaccination.

Anaphylaxis develops within minutes, while other severe adverse reactions like myocarditis and VITT develop within days.

The spike proteins produced by the COVID-19 vaccines also do not stick around for months. If these spike proteins are permanent (as antivaxxers claim), we would have lifelong immunity.

Fact #7 : Deaths / Injuries From COVID-19 Vaccines Can Be Proven

Despite anti-vaccination activists chalking up celebrity deaths to the vaccine; death or injury from rare vaccine adverse effects like anaphylaxis, myocarditis and VITT can be proven.

Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) from Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines happens within minutes. That’s why people are asked to wait for 15-30 minutes after getting the vaccine. People who get an anaphylactic shock will require an epinephrine shot to quickly relieve it.

Vaccine-induced myocarditis has distinct histopathology findings that are different from typical myocarditis, so a pathologist will be able to determine if the myocarditis was caused by the vaccines or otherwise.

Vaccine-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) is very specific to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. It is also easily differentiated by its unique combination of blood clots in large veins of the brains, abdomen and lungs, together with low platelet counts leading to bleeding tendencies.

Fact #8 : COVID-19 Vaccines Proven Safe + Effective

COVID-19 vaccines underwent massive clinical trials, and were only approved after they were proven to be safe and effective.

In addition, they were constantly monitored after they received their approvals, which picked up rare side effects after they were administered to billions of people.

Anti-vaccination activists have often claimed that those who received the vaccine would die. Yet, the opposite was true – the vaccines are not only safe, they are effective in protecting people from getting hospitalised or dying from COVID-19.

Even prominent antivaxxer Steve Kirsch is healthy and well, despite being fully-vaccinated against COVID-19!

Fact #9 : Claims Of Celebrities Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing celebrity deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of celebrity deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance.

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