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Facebook posts stated on April 24, 2020 in an image:

“Ultraviolet Radiation is administered into the body as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses and this has been used for a while now.”

By Daniel Funke• April 28, 2020

Joe Biden stated on March 26, 2024 in a speech:

Says Donald Trump “told Americans all they had to do was inject bleach in themselves. Just take a shot of UV light.”

By Paul Specht• March 28, 2024

Greg Murphy stated on March 16, 2020 in a tweet:

“Sunlight actually can kill the (novel coronavirus.)”

By Paul Specht• March 20, 2020

Joseph Levy stated on February 25, 2013 in a legislative hearing :

Says indoor workers get "less UV than outdoor workers, but they get more melanomas."

By Janie Har• March 16, 2013

Facebook posts stated on April 29, 2021 in a Facebook post:

An audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, Ariz., “is confirming the rumors that real ballots have a special watermark.”

By Tom Kertscher, Amy Sherman• May 4, 2021

Instagram posts stated on July 28, 2023 in a video:

“Skin cancer is a relatively new phenomenon in the last 60 years or so.”

By Tom Kertscher• August 1, 2023

Chain message stated on March 23, 2020 in a Facebook message:

An audio message lists five ways people can prevent the novel coronavirus.

By Daniel Funke• March 25, 2020

Facebook posts stated on May 08, 2023 in a Facebook post:

“The sun prevents skin cancer.”

By Loreben Tuquero• May 11, 2023

Mike Pence stated on October 07, 2020 in the VP debate:

“The reality is when you look at the Biden plan, it reads an awful lot like what President Trump and I and our task force have been doing every step of the way.”

By Victoria Knight• October 13, 2020

Facebook posts stated on August 04, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says "Pelosi blackmails Congress! She demands mail-in voting or no 2nd stimulus for you and your family.”

By Emily Venezky• August 7, 2020

Viral image stated on April 19, 2020 in a Facebook post:

“My wife is suffering from coronavirus and she is pregnant. The doctor said she won’t survive it.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• April 21, 2020

Facebook posts stated on March 22, 2020 in a Facebook post:

“Boil some orange peels wit cayenne pepper in it stand over the pot breathe in the steam so all that mucus can release from yo nasal… MUCUS is the problem its where THE VIRUS LIVES!!!”

By Emily Venezky• March 25, 2020

Amanda Fritz stated on October 03, 2011 in in campaign literature:

Says that "In 2009, I saved ratepayers around $500 million by persuading the Council to pursue a less expensive compliance mechanism if the City is required to treat Bull Run drinking water."

By Janie Har• October 11, 2011

Joe Biden stated on July 09, 2020 in a speech:

On COVID-19, Donald Trump said that “maybe if you drank bleach you may be okay.”

By Jessica Calefati• July 11, 2020

Facebook posts stated on March 19, 2020 in a Facebook post:

"Huge! Results From Breaking Chloroquine Study Show 100% Cure Rate For Patients Infected With The Coronavirus."

By Tom Kertscher• March 23, 2020

Donald Trump stated on August 08, 2020 in press briefing in Bedminster, N.J.:

“The Democrats don’t want to do anything having to do with protecting people from eviction.”

By Sophie Austin• August 13, 2020

Turning Point USA stated on March 25, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak "has banned the use of an anti-malaria drug that might help cure coronavirus.”

By Daniel Funke• March 27, 2020

Facebook posts stated on April 12, 2020 in an image:

Says Dr. Anthony Fauci “stands to lose 100 million dollars on Bill Gates ‘vaccine’ for the coronavirus. Because he invested in this vaccine.”

By Daniel Funke• April 15, 2020

Instagram posts stated on December 04, 2022 in a video:

A “well-crafted garlic salve” can “heal any ailment of the lungs and respiratory system.”

By Andy Nguyen• December 16, 2022

Instagram posts stated on June 20, 2022 in an Instagram post:

According to International Olympic Committee data, “an average of 29 athletes under the age of 35 suffered sudden death per year from 1966 to 2004. From March 2021 to March 2022, 769 athletes have died or suffered cardiac arrest."

By Samantha Putterman• June 23, 2022

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