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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Tanmay Puri

Mystery Man Who 'Predicted' Coronavirus in 2013 Goes Viral Again - Find Out Why

Why a decade-old tweet about coronavirus is fuelling viral debates in the post-pandemic era (Credit: Pixabay)

In an age where social media can revive nearly anything, a single tweet from 2013 has led to fresh curiosity and unease. The message, posted simply as 'Corona virus....its coming', came from a now-obscure X (formerly Twitter) account belonging to Marco Acortes. What once seemed like an offhand comment has resurfaced with eerie relevance because his 'prediction' appears to have come true. As the world continues to reckon with the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, people are asking one question: Who is Marco Acortes, and did he really predict the coronavirus?

The Viral Coronavirus Prediction Tweet

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