The Infodemic: Philippine President's Erroneous Claim That Pandemics Occur 'Once Every 100 Years'

FILE - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte discusses issues related to the new coronavirus, in Panacan, Davao City, southern Philippines, July 7, 2020.

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Daily Debunk

Claim: "No nation on earth was really prepared for COVID. No amount of preparation because that kind of microbes visits about once every 100 years." Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, July 27, 2020.

Verdict: False

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Social Media Disinfo

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Circulating on social media: Video purportedly showing India's health minister slapping people who are not wearing face masks.

Verdict: False

Read the full story at: Agence France-Presse

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