COVID-19 Didn't Cause More Fatalities Than Wars

COVID-19 Didn't Cause More Fatalities Than Wars

While COVID-19 caused more fatalities than individual wars, the claim is misleading (Getty Images).

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In August 2020, social media users began sharing the claim. It soon went viral.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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