anna kepner linked to controversial pandemic prediction study that went viral on social media
A recently viral social media post claims that Dr. anna kepner, a prominent epidemiologist, secretly co-authored a study predicting the next global pandemic would originate from a lab-engineered virus in 2026. However, fact-checkers have debunked this as fake. The study referenced is a genuine 2023 paper on zoonotic disease risks, but Dr. Kepner’s name was falsely added by online hoaxers using AI-generated text. Multiple verified sources confirm she was never involved. The real recommendation: ignore the rumor and stick to official health warnings.