General Discussion

... Dimke describes himself as “Dr. Dan Lee Dimpke” in the viral video, Dimke is not a medical doctor. he claims to have a doctoral degree in education from Southwest University and a master’s degree in business administration. His biography lists a number of unusual skills (jet helicopter pilot, for one) but doesn’t describe any educational or professional experience that would qualify him to provide medical advice.

That said, copies of the video, or videos that repeat the false claim, remain live on the platform as of this writing. Many of the videos contain the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), potentially giving the false impression that the information was sourced from the government agency on the front lines of battling the disease.