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Pablo Rougerie
Science Editor
Pablo obtained his PhD in Immunology from the University Paris - Descartes (France). He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York, U.S.) and at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). His research focused on different topics in cell biology, including the regulation of T lymphocyte activation, the mechanics of cell deformation, and the use of biomaterials of specific geometry to guide the growth of biological tissues.
CLAIM REVIEWS
The number of new COVID-19 cases fell and daily vaccination increased in early 2021, but no indication that it was due to U.S. president Biden taking office
SOURCE: Anonymous, Occupy Democrats
Published: 22 Feb 2021

COVID-19 vaccines protect individuals from developing the disease and are necessary tools to end the pandemic along with physical distancing measures
SOURCE: Facebook Users, Facebook
Published: 12 Feb 2021

The lethality of COVID-19 is much higher than the flu; the Biden press corps didn’t say COVID-19 was a hoax
SOURCE: Anonymous, Bitchute
Published: 04 Feb 2021

People who received the COVID-19 vaccine aren’t more likely to develop facial paralysis than people who didn’t receive the vaccine
SOURCE: Anonymous, RT (Russia Today)
Published: 19 Jan 2021

Strong evidence lacking to support claim that ivermectin is a cure for COVID-19; there are only limited clinical results at this stage
SOURCE: Pearson Sharp, One America News Network
Published: 16 Jan 2021

Asymptomatic and presymptomatic people can spread COVID-19
SOURCE: Jeffrey A. Tucker, American Institute for Economic Research, The Last Refuge
Published: 04 Jan 2021

The American Medical Association does not reject nor support hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, nor did it change its position on the use matter
SOURCE: Brian C. Joondeph, American Thinker
Published: 22 Dec 2020

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel validated Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine; its authorization for emergency use should ensue
SOURCE: CNET editors, CNET
Published: 18 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech is comprised of ingredients standard in many vaccines, including mRNA, lipids, sucrose, and salts
SOURCE: Facebook users, Facebook
Published: 14 Dec 2020

There is no risk of infertility from COVID-19 vaccines due to cross reactivity with placenta proteins, as SARS-CoV-2 and placenta proteins are different
SOURCE: Anonymous, Health and Money News
Published: 10 Dec 2020
