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“This virus has a cure. It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and Zithromax. I know you people want to talk about a mask. Hello? You don’t need (a) mask. There is a cure.”
Stella Immanuel Doctor. Washington, D.C.. Claim dated 27 Jul 2020.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse

What PolitiFact found

There is no known cure for COVID-19, hydroxychloroquine is not a proven treatment, and public health officials advise everyone to wear face masks in public.

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In short

Stella Immanuel (Doctor) made this claim around 27 July 2020. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 28 July 2020, 1 day later. Its rating was “False”.

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