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Example: [Collected via Twitter, October 2014] im not even kidding bono actually has ebola— wishlist in the bio (@twerkrobot) October 14, 2014 Origins: On 14 October 2014, Organ Grinder magazine published an article claiming that U2 singer Bono had contracted Ebola while caring for a man in Liberia: U2 singer, activist and humanitarian has reported that he is exhibiting early symptoms of ebola and has most likely contracted the virus while caring for a dying Liberian man.Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said at a press conference: The only fortunate thing here is that Mr. Hewson's involvement will bring the epidemic the international attention that it deserves. The article also included a picture of the singer in the hospital. While the photograph was real, it did not show Bono being treated for Ebola: The photo was actually a still shot from a video that Bono made shortly after suffering a herniated disk in May of 2010: In addition to the use of a misidentified photo, the rumor that Bono has Ebola can be debunked by looking at its source. Organ Grinder magazine is a comic, puzzle and game publication that does not publish news stories, true or otherwise. In fact, it appears that U2's Bono has Likely contracted the Ebola Virus is the publication's first foray into the world of media hoaxes.
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