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Analysis
A video making the rounds on Instagram has conspiracy theorists convinced that a so-called “zombie virus” has been unleashed in China. In reality, the footage was filmed at an event in an entirely different country.
The video, uploaded to the social media platform last week, shows an individual filming from their phone while attempting to escape a subway car. Screaming can be heard from other panicked people in the clip before armed soldiers are seen entering the subway.
One person supposedly infected with the virus can be seen attempting to enter the subway car before it eventually leaves the station.
“Alleged ‘Zombie’ Virus Attack in China,” a caption on the video states. “Wyd in this situation!?”
Users filled the comments with derogatory remarks regarding the Chinese, arguing that the country had brought the issue upon itself.
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