FACT CHECK: Threads Post Makes False Claim About Bourla’s Comments On COVID-19 Pandemic
post Share in thread He claims that Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla recently admitted that COVID-19 was a “test.”
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Verdict: False
The original video shows Bourla being quoted out of context from comments he made to the Economic Club of Chicago in February 2023. A Pfizer spokesperson denied the validity of the claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
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In May 2024, Bourla was honored at the Israel Bond 2024 Medical Conference for his “contributions to global health and support for Israel.” Jerusalem PostAccording to the media, Bourla said the award was a “great honour”.
According to a Threads post, Bourla recently admitted that COVID-19 was a “test.” The post's caption reads, “BREAKING: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla yesterday acknowledged that COVID-19 was used for testing while also saying he believes Pfizer's best days are yet to come.” The post includes a video of Bourla speaking at a public event, in which he appears to say, “COVID-19 was a kind of dress rehearsal.”
This claim is false. original video It shows that comments made by Bourla at the Economic Club of Chicago in February 2023 were quoted out of context.
In the video, Spelman College President Helen Gayle asks Bourla how information and technology have helped mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Bourla responds by touting the success of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, before saying he believes the pharmaceutical company's “best days” are yet to come.
“For me, COVID-19 was a dress rehearsal, and I truly believe Pfizer's best days are ahead of us because it was an opportunity to learn how to mobilize our organization and do the impossible against major diseases,” Bourla said. “In the coming years, we'll be taking on cancer and many other things,” he continued. But Bourla never acknowledged that COVID-19 was a “test.” (Related article: Did John Kerry's daughter say billions must die for the 'New World Order'?)
Similarly, Check Your Fact There is no reliable news coverage To back up what was claimed in the thread post. In fact, the exact opposite is true. June 21, PolitiFact The report said the allegations were false because Bourla's statements were taken out of context. Has not commented publicly Regarding billing.
Additionally, a Pfizer spokesperson denied the validity of the claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
“The quote was taken out of context,” the spokesperson said. Full Video Bourla's speech is posted on the Chicago Economic Club's website.
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FACT CHECK: Threads Post Makes False Claim About Bourla’s Comments On COVID-19 Pandemic
post Share in thread He claims that Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla recently admitted that COVID-19 was a “test.”
Verdict: False
The original video shows Bourla being quoted out of context from comments he made to the Economic Club of Chicago in February 2023. A Pfizer spokesperson denied the validity of the claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
Fact check:
In May 2024, Bourla was honored at the Israel Bond 2024 Medical Conference for his “contributions to global health and support for Israel.” Jerusalem PostAccording to the media, Bourla said the award was a “great honour”.
According to a Threads post, Bourla recently admitted that COVID-19 was a “test.” The post's caption reads, “BREAKING: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla yesterday acknowledged that COVID-19 was used for testing while also saying he believes Pfizer's best days are yet to come.” The post includes a video of Bourla speaking at a public event, in which he appears to say, “COVID-19 was a kind of dress rehearsal.”
This claim is false. original video It shows that comments made by Bourla at the Economic Club of Chicago in February 2023 were quoted out of context.
In the video, Spelman College President Helen Gayle asks Bourla how information and technology have helped mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Bourla responds by touting the success of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, before saying he believes the pharmaceutical company's “best days” are yet to come.
“For me, COVID-19 was a dress rehearsal, and I truly believe Pfizer's best days are ahead of us because it was an opportunity to learn how to mobilize our organization and do the impossible against major diseases,” Bourla said. “In the coming years, we'll be taking on cancer and many other things,” he continued. But Bourla never acknowledged that COVID-19 was a “test.” (Related article: Did John Kerry's daughter say billions must die for the 'New World Order'?)
Similarly, Check Your Fact There is no reliable news coverage To back up what was claimed in the thread post. In fact, the exact opposite is true. June 21, PolitiFact The report said the allegations were false because Bourla's statements were taken out of context. Has not commented publicly Regarding billing.
Additionally, a Pfizer spokesperson denied the validity of the claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
“The quote was taken out of context,” the spokesperson said. Full Video Bourla's speech is posted on the Chicago Economic Club's website.
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