Claim: "…a virus is not the cause of an illness. It's a necessary cause  but it is not the cause."
Fact-check: Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms; other factors may determine an individual's susceptibility to infection, but the microorganism is still the cause - Science Feedback
Verdict: partially correct
Organisation: Science Feedback
Author: Fernanda Ferreira
Date published: 2021-04-16T20:24:40