Powell's death a 'sobering reminder' of coronavirus's continued risks

Colin Powell's death sparks misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines

WASHINGTON — Social media posts claim that Colin Powell's death from complications caused by Covid-19 means vaccines against the disease are ineffective. But Powell had a type of cancer that experts say undermines the efficacy of the shots, and data shows his age left him especially vulnerable.

Colin Powell's Death Sparks Misleading Claims About Covid-19 Vaccines

Social media posts claim that Colin Powell's death from complications caused by Covid-19 means vaccines against the disease are ineffective. But Powell had a type of cancer that experts say undermines the efficacy of the shots, and data shows his age left him especially vulnerable. "PROOF this Vaccine does NOT EVEN WORK, or-and is NOT EVEN a REAL VACCINE," said a Facebook post sharing an article about the retired four-star general and former sec…

Colin Powell's death sparks misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines

WASHINGTON: Social media posts claim that Colin Powell's death from complications caused by Covid-19 means vaccines against the disease are ineffective. But Powell had a type of cancer that experts say undermines the efficacy of the shots, and data shows his age left him especially vulnerable.

Anti-vaxxers try — and fail – to make Colin Powell their smoking gun

Former Defense Secretary Colin Powell’s death was red meat to anti-vaxxers, who made ignorant claims about the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines in the aftermath.

Colin Powell's death causes vaccine debate on social media, health experts push back

General Colin Powell was fully vaccinated but died from COVID-19 complications on Monday. Health experts said Powell's blood cancer and age, 84, made him vulnerable.

What Colin Powell's death tells us — and doesn't — about COVID-19 and vaccines

Experts say his death should not be interpreted as a failure of COVID-19 vaccines in the broader population.