Fact Check: Did the World Health Organization Promote COVID-19 Lockdowns?

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Claimant: Trump Administration Officials

Claim: The World Health Organization pushed or promoted COVID-19 lockdowns.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The WHO did not explicitly recommend lockdowns as a primary strategy. It acknowledged that governments might use them in limited circumstances but emphasized the harms and warned they should not be the default response.

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Date: 02/13/2026

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Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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