Fact Check: Did COVID Vaccines Kill Tens of Thousands in Germany?

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Claimant: Elon Musk

Claim: COVID-19 vaccines may have killed tens of thousands of people in Germany.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The claim misinterprets vaccine safety data. Reports of deaths after vaccination do not establish causation, and large studies show no increased mortality risk from COVID-19 vaccines.

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Date: 04/18/2026

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Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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