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		b112 on Feb 24, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SARS-CoV-2 contains part of a patented genetic seq... Sure, the implication is that you can be sued for catching COVID, for patent infringement.

native_samples on Feb 24, 2022 [–]

No, the implication is that Moderna was involved in gain of function research that led to the creation of SARS-CoV-2 which explains why they happened to conveniently have a vaccine available right from the start. Which, if true, would be one of the greatest scandals in history.

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