The UK government used Midazolam to prematurely end the lives of thousands of elderly people and falsely reported them as COVID-19 deaths.

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The claim that the UK government used Midazolam to prematurely end the lives of thousands of elderly people and falsely reported them as COVID-19 deaths has been circulating widely. This claim is based on several pieces of information, including the purchase of a large quantity of Midazolam, the use of Midazolam in care homes, and the correlation between Midazolam prescriptions and COVID-19 deaths.
Midazolam is a sedative drug commonly used in palliative care and for sedation before medical procedures. It is also associated with respiratory depression and respiratory arrest, especially when used for sedation in noncritical care settings. The claim suggests that the UK government purchased a two-year supply of Midazolam in March 2020 and that this drug was used to prematurely end the lives of elderly people in care homes, with their deaths being falsely reported as COVID-19 deaths.
However, there are several issues with this claim. Firstly, while it is true that the UK government purchased a large quantity of Midazolam in March 2020, this was done as part of national efforts to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and to reduce the likelihood of future shortages. The purchase of Midazolam was not unique to the UK, and many other countries also increased their stocks of sedatives and other drugs in response to the pandemic.
Secondly, while there was an increase in the number of prescriptions for Midazolam in April 2020, this does not necessarily mean that the drug was used to prematurely end the lives of elderly people. Midazolam is a commonly used drug in palliative care, and the increase in prescriptions may have been due to the increase in the number of people requiring end-of-life care during the pandemic.
Thirdly, the claim that the deaths of elderly people were falsely reported as COVID-19 deaths is not supported by any concrete evidence. While it is true that there were a large number of excess deaths in care homes during the pandemic, this does not necessarily mean that these deaths were caused by Midazolam or that they were falsely reported as COVID-19 deaths.
In conclusion, while there are some concerning correlations between the use of Midazolam and COVID-19 deaths, there is no concrete evidence to support the claim that the UK government used Midazolam to prematurely end the lives of thousands of elderly people and falsely reported them as COVID-19 deaths. This claim is largely unfounded and should be treated with caution.

Claim Review: Midazolam and COVID-19 Deaths in the UK

A recent article titled 'Remdesivir Papers' Allege Controversial Drug Used to Treat Service Members Led to 601 Deaths' has sparked controversy over the use of remdesivir, an antiviral drug commonly administered to COVID-19 patients. The article claims that a military whistleblower released documents revealing 601 deaths of military service members and a high rate of serious adverse events in clinical trials involving remdesivir. The article also alleges that some clinical trials were improperly run and that there was a widespread lack of informed consent for trial participants.
The claim that remdesivir led to 601 deaths among military service members is not supported by reliable scientific evidence. While there are concerns about the drug's efficacy and safety, the data presented in the article is not sufficient to conclusively link remdesivir to the reported deaths.
The article cites a study published in The Lancet that raised concerns about the efficacy of remdesivir, noting that administration of remdesivir was stopped early in China 'because of adverse events in 18 (12%)' of patients 'versus four (5%) who stopped placebo early.' However, this study does not provide evidence that remdesivir caused the reported deaths.
The article also cites a study published in JAMA Network Open that found that 'remdesivir treatment was not associated with survival,' with more deaths and longer hospital stays among those patients who received remdesivir compared to those who did not receive the drug. However, this study also does not provide evidence that remdesivir caused the reported deaths.
The article alleges that the military began 'liberally' administering remdesivir to service members who were suspected of having COVID-19 — months before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug. However, the article does not provide evidence that the military's use of remdesivir was improper or that it caused the reported deaths.
The article also alleges that key details about the risks of remdesivir were concealed from service members, depriving them of being able to provide informed consent. However, the article does not provide evidence that the military's informed consent process was inadequate or that it caused the reported deaths.
In conclusion, the claim that remdesivir led to 601 deaths among military service members is not supported by reliable scientific evidence. While there are concerns about the drug's efficacy and safety, the data presented in the article is not sufficient to conclusively link remdesivir to the reported deaths. Further research is needed to determine the safety and efficacy of remdesivir in the treatment of COVID-19.
References:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31022-9/fulltext">The Lancet Stud</a>y</li>
</ul>

Claim Review: Remdesivir Papers Allege Controversial Drug Used to Treat Service Members Led to 601 Deaths

<h2>Claim Review: UK Pensioners Will Be Frozen and Starved to Death by Starmer’s Government</h2>

The article by Rhoda Wilson on The Exposé claims that UK pensioners will be frozen and starved to death by Starmer’s left-wing Government. The article asserts that the standard pension is £169.50 a week and not £221.20 a week as the Government claims. This discrepancy is presented as evidence that the Government is lying about the money paid to British pensioners.

<h3>Analysis of the Claim</h3>

The article makes several assertions that need to be examined:

<ul>
 <li>The standard pension is £169.50 a week, not £221.20 a week.</li>
 <li>The Government is lying about the pension amounts.</li>
 <li>Pensioners will freeze and starve to death due to the Government's actions.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Factual Background</h3>

The UK pension system is complex and has undergone changes over the years. The new State Pension, introduced in 2016, is £221.20 a week for those who qualify. However, many pensioners, especially those who retired before April 2016, receive the basic State Pension, which is lower. The basic State Pension for the 2023-2024 tax year is £156.20 a week, not £169.50 as claimed in the article.

The article also mentions the removal of the heating allowance, which is a separate issue but contributes to the overall financial strain on pensioners. The Government's decision to remove the heating allowance has been criticized, but it is not accurate to say that this decision alone will lead to widespread deaths among pensioners.

<h3>Expert Opinions and Studies</h3>

According to the <a href='https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/state-pension-rates'>UK Government's official website</a>, the new State Pension is indeed £221.20 a week. The basic State Pension is £156.20 a week, which is lower than the amount claimed in the article.

A study by the <a href='https://www.ageuk.org.uk/'>Age UK</a> highlights the financial struggles faced by pensioners but does not support the claim that they will freeze and starve to death en masse due to Government policies.

<h3>Conclusion</h3>

The claim that UK pensioners will be frozen and starved to death by Starmer’s left-wing Government is largely unfounded. While there are discrepancies in pension amounts and legitimate concerns about the financial well-being of pensioners, the article exaggerates the situation and makes unsupported claims about the Government's intentions and the impact of their policies.

The claim rating for this article is 2 out of 5, indicating that the claim is mostly false but contains some elements of truth regarding the discrepancies in pension amounts.

Claim Review: UK Pensioners Will Be Frozen and Starved to Death by Starmer’s Government

The claim that a secret CDC report confirms Dr. Anthony Fauci lied and hundreds of thousands of children died due to COVID vaccination is false. This claim is based on an article published by The Exposé, which is known for spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Firstly, there is no evidence of a secret CDC report claiming that hundreds of thousands of children died due to COVID vaccination. The CDC regularly publishes data on COVID-19 vaccinations and any adverse events, and there is no such report on their website or any other official platform.
Secondly, the claim that Dr. Anthony Fauci lied about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines is also false. Dr. Fauci has consistently emphasized the importance of vaccines in protecting against COVID-19, and his statements are backed by scientific evidence. The COVID-19 vaccines have been thoroughly tested and found to be safe and effective in clinical trials and real-world studies.
The article also claims that excess deaths among children and young adults increased after the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines. However, this is not supported by official data. According to the CDC, COVID-19 was one of the leading causes of death among children and young adults in the US in 2021, and the vast majority of these deaths occurred among unvaccinated individuals.
The article also cites data from the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) to claim that vaccinated individuals are more likely to die than unvaccinated individuals. However, this is a misinterpretation of the data. The ONS data shows that the mortality rate among vaccinated individuals is lower than that among unvaccinated individuals for all age groups, including children and young adults.
Furthermore, the article claims that the mainstream media is covering up the truth about COVID-19 vaccines. However, this is not true. The mainstream media has extensively covered the COVID-19 pandemic and the development and roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, and has reported on any adverse events associated with the vaccines.
In conclusion, the claim that a secret CDC report confirms Dr. Anthony Fauci lied and hundreds of thousands of children died due to COVID vaccination is false. There is no evidence of such a report, and official data does not support these allegations. The COVID-19 vaccines have been thoroughly tested and found to be safe and effective, and the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks.
For more information on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, please see the following resources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/safety-of-vaccines.html">CDC: Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/the-benefits-of-covid-19-vaccination-outweigh-the-risks">WHO: The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the risks</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02039-9">Nature: COVID vaccines: what the numbers say about risks and benefits</a></li>
</ul>

Claim Review: Secret CDC Report on COVID Vaccine Deaths in Children

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