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“IF THE CORONAVIRUS IS SO DEADLY WHY HASN’T IT WIPED OUT THE HOMELESS”
Social media posts Facebook. Claim dated 13 May 2020.
FactCheck.org rated thisDistorts the Facts

What FactCheck.org found

Recent reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found high rates of homeless residents testing positive for the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2.

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In short

This claim spread on social media around 13 May 2020. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 18 May 2020, 5 days later. Its rating was “Distorts the Facts”.

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