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Russian Trolls Spread Wild Lie That COVID Vax Turns People Into Chimps

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A Russian marketing firm used “Planet of the Apes” memes to try and discredit Western-made COVID-19 vaccines.

Adam Rawnsley
Adam Rawnsley 

Former Senior Researcher

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Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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