The claim
コロナワクチン、武見大臣が「殺人の証拠は調べません」と発言
Original review summary
The review says Takemi did not make the quoted statements. It reports that the January 19 press conference video contained no such remarks; instead, Takemi said the ministry continued collecting information on suspected adverse reactions and assessing safety.[S1]
Additional context
The post under review spread on January 21, 2024, and included an image of Takemi at a press conference with text attributing the disputed remarks to him. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026