The claim
Newly released Epstein files show that Bill Gates discussed a "strain pandemic simulation" with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017.
Original publisher’s rating
False
Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
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Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka reviewed the claim that newly released Epstein files showed Gates and Epstein discussing a “strain pandemic simulation.” It reports that its review of the January 30, 2026 release found no documents linking the two men to pandemic simulations, virus planning, or health-related discussions.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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