Jacinda Ardern Received a Real COVID-19 Vaccine
The Claim
Jacinda Arden faked her COVID vaccination.
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June 18 saw a smattering of speculation around New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden's COVID-19 vaccination. After a video of her live injection was released, some viewers began questioning the footage. Some alleged that “plaster” or a bandage was covering the injection site while others questioned the shape and contents of the syringe. One viral Instagram post asked, “Drinking the Kool-Aid or just Saline Solution?” which lead commenters to claim that her vaccination was just an act.
Investigation:
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar reviewed the footage of Arden’s vaccination and found no evidence of it being a faked injection. Arden received the Pfizer vaccine which is 0.3 mL. The vaccine is visible inside the syringe in the footage/ The medical professional injects it, and the emptied syringe and needle can be seen being removed. Afterward, the nurse smoothes the pre-applied bandage against the injection site.
This is a conventional syringe and needle, as offered by medical supplier BD. Bandaging an injection is standard procedure: it protects against blood-borne pathogens. In this video, the nurse has pre-applied the bandage to be more efficient. Furthermore, t is considered an acceptable procedure not to wear gloves while giving injections.
