“A Miracle! Only 23 Americans Tested Positive for Flu Last Week Compared to 14,657 Cases Reported Last Year at Same Time.”
Social media posts
Facebook. Claim dated 31 Jan 2021.
PolitiFact rated thisHalf True
What PolitiFact found
The number of people testing positive for influenza this season is down dramatically from last season. Experts cite shutdowns, social distancing and other measures being taken in response to COVID-19.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 31 January 2021. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 5 February 2021, 5 days later. Its rating was “Half True”.
Where the claim appeared
- Saved copy of the posthttps://archive.is/6a8iC
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