Claim: Public health organizations have explained that the reason there were far fewer cases of the flu in 2020 and 2021 was likely due to measures adopted to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, such as handwashing and social distancing. But a post on social media has spread the false claim that the dip in flu cases suggests that COVID-19 was a hoax.
Fact-check: Fewer Cases of Flu Due to Pandemic Precautions, Contrary to Viral Claim - FactCheck.org
Verdict: public health organizations have explained that the reason there were far fewer cases of the flu in 2020 and 2021 was likely due to measures adopted to slow the spread of the virus that causes covid-19, such as handwashing and social distancing. but a post on social media has spread the false claim that the dip in flu cases suggests that covid-19 was a hoax.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2023-04-14T16:28:30