Chinese netizens release video on U.S. Fort Detrick
XIAHUANET
6/8/2021
A video titled "Fort Detrick Enigma" was posted on social media platforms overseas on Friday.
The video, made by Chinese netizens, raised several questions --
What is Fort Detrick?
Why was Fort Detrick lab closed suddenly?
Is the sudden outbreak of EVALI, influenza pandemic, and COVID-19 related to Fort Detrick?
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Fact or Fiction?:
The U.S. Armed Forces Sports team marched during opening ceremonies for the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 18, 2019. Teams from more than 100 countries will competed in dozens of sporting events through Oct. 28. (Dept. of Defense/EJ Hersom)
More than 100 nations and 10,000 participants took part in the 2019 Military World Games that wrapped up October 27 in Wuhan, China.
The United States sent 17 teams with over 280 athletes and staff to the games.
CONSPIRACY THEORIES
During the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories emerged in China that the virus originated in the United States and was brought to China by an American participant in the Military World Games.
One version of the conspiracy theory states that the virus was created by the CIA.
A Chinese government official supported and help spread one of the conspiracy theories.
Athletes Élodie Clouvel and Matteo Tagliariol mentioned that they developed a severe illness around the time they attended the games
A U.S. Army athlete who attended the games was accused of being "patient zero" of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, and was harassed on social media, despite never having symptoms or testing positive.
A coronavirus public health exercise in the United States called Event 201 was held at the same time as the games, and this is sometimes cited by conspiracy theorists as further evidence of misconduct.
The Mighty USA who usually excels in sports came out in 35th place, they did not win any gold medals 🏅 only 3 Silver and 5 Bronze.
The Mighty USA who usually excels in sports came out in 35th place, they did not win any gold medals 🏅 only 3 Silver and 5 Bronze.
World Military Games 2019 Medal Tally
