Claim: An image shows a list of patent numbers for viruses, including H1N1 flu, Zika virus and SARS.
Fact-check: Viral list of 'patents on viruses' fact checked - Full Fact
Verdict: this isn't quite right. one of the numbers does not relate to a patent at all, while three are patents for cures or research relating to the different diseases. three are patents for pathogens, but there are many legitimate and scientific reasons why a pathogen may be patented.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2024-11-29T00:00:00