

"It is very clear that Russia is up to its old tricks, and in doing so is potentially putting people at risk by spreading disinformation about vaccines that we know to be saving lives every day," said Ned Price, the State Department's chief spokesman. officials had identified four Russian online platforms that were spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines. The State Department confirmed that report on Monday, saying U.S. On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported that four publications, all serving as fronts for Russian intelligence, have targeted Western-produced COVID-19 vaccines with misleading coverage that exaggerates the risk of side effects and raises questions about their efficacy. “We will fight (the disinformation) with every tool we have,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a press briefing on Monday. WASHINGTON – The Biden administration said Monday it is taking steps to combat Russian disinformation aimed at undermining confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer Inc. Watch Video: President Biden's plea, take the vaccine' after touring Pfizer plant
