“Social media accounts are posting an outdated video of Dr. Anthony Fauci saying, "There’s no reason to be walking around with a mask.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 6 May 2020.
FactCheck.org rated thisOut of Context
What FactCheck.org found
An outdated clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci gives the false impression he advises the public not to wear face masks. Fauci actually recommends wearing a face covering when distances of at least six feet can’t be maintained.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 6 May 2020. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 19 May 2020, 13 days later. Its rating was “Out of Context”.
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