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Dave Letele acknowledges resharing false Covid-19 vaccine claims

The prominent advocate admits he didn't verify information before resharing vaccine misinformation on social media.

Skinny McBuntu

Dave Letele, who was a vocal supporter of Covid-19 vaccination during the pandemic, has acknowledged resharing false claims about the vaccines. He says he did not properly check the information before sharing it. The incident marks a significant shift from his earlier public stance on vaccination.

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Dave Letele says he didn’t listen before resharing false Covid-19 vaccine claims

Letele was a prominent advocate for Covid-19 vaccination during the pandemic.

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