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An old myth that a German court ruled the measles virus does not exist has been spreading again on Facebook.

In particular, many posts have shared a screenshot of an article saying “the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) confirmed in a recent ruling that measles virus do not exist” [sic].

This is not true, as other fact checkers have said before.

The article, which appears to originate on an activist website, concerns the case of Dr Stefan Lanka, who in 2011 offered a reward for proof that the measles virus existed.

Dr Lanka said (when translated by Google): “The prize money will be paid if a scientific publication is submitted in which the existence of the measles virus is not only claimed, but also proven and, among other things, its diameter is…

Title: Prominent Physician Contracts COVID-19, Requires Stitches after Shower Accident

Subtitle: Dr. Robert Wachter highlights risks of COVID-19 in vaccinated individuals

Article:

SAN FRANCISCO — In an ironic turn of events, renowned doctor and COVID-19 advisor, Dr. Robert Wachter, recently tested positive for COVID-19 and found himself in need of stitches after a shower accident. The incident serves as a reminder that even those fully vaccinated can still contract the virus and experience unexpected complications.

Dr. Wachter, who chairs the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, announced his positive diagnosis via his Twitter account last week. Despite being fully vaccinated and receiving a booster shot in April, he experienced symptoms such as…