COVID-19 Will Continue Until The Vaccine is Distributed
The Claim
No need for vaccines, COVID-19 pandemic is over, says Former Vice President of Pfizer.
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As the world is waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine approval, some news websites claimed that former Vice President and Chief Scientist Dr. Michael Yeadon said that there is no need for any vaccines to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
The claim started circulating widely among social media users.
Other users replied to the claim with death statistics during the pandemic.
The doctor appeared in several meetings to confirm his claim.
He appeared in a video on YouTube, but the video was removed two hours after it was posted
A video that attracted hundreds on Facebook shows the doctor sharing his thoughts on why the lockdown was a mistake, and why the government strategies to manage the pandemic are only making things worse.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found the circulating claim misleading. Dr. Michael Yeadon hasn’t worked for Pfizer in nine years, according to his LinkedIn profile. He was formerly the chief scientific officer of allergy and respiratory research, his profile says. His profile on Twitter isn't officially verified by Twitter which makes him an unreliable source.
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In September and early November 2020, there was a spike in the number of daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the world.
The claim ignores that large numbers of people continue to fall ill and die from the coronavirus in many parts of the world. Experts say coronavirus vaccines will be powerful tools to help prevent millions of people from contracting the virus.
Experts said that COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths will continue to widespread until a vaccine is distributed.
Our team didn't find any evidence or any official document that supports the circulating claim. These predictions, or statements, are untrue, according to scientists and medical experts already bracing for a second wave.
