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Most misinformation is at least in part founded on truth, it is just that some of it is left out, some changed and a lot of BS is added.

The links to CDC forwarded on Facebook contain the misinformation in the description, very few actually click on the link and read it.

Facebook simply used their system to add clarification.

The misinformation that is spread says that CDC, banned RT-PCR, because it confused flu with covid. When in reality FDA approved new tests that test for both to save time and resources as the flu season is approaching.




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