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The claim

The flu was abnormally high in December and January and the flu shot didn't work, a sign that COVID-19 was in the United States earlier.

Rating

Despite anecdotal evidence, seasonal flu always peaks around December and January, and the flu shot is more effective than last year. Zhao is spouting propaganda.

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