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This is an idiotic comment. The thread is a literal translation of this article written by the MD telling the story:

this is an online profile for the doctor:

The post was originally shared on Facebook.

That’s actually a different thread. Though, the doctor in the thread above is also real.

Why is it idiotic?

It could absolutely be true -- but there are definitely interests out there who may wish to spread panic.

I could just as easily create a similar low-volume Twitter account with the opposite portrayal -- doesn't mean people should believe me.

Doesn't that increase the credibility? Most working professionals don't tweet much at all.

I think I have 5 tweets in the last 10 years.

but the outspoken ones are quite vocal

see infosec twit, fintwit (financial advisor twit)

Only that the referrenced account is not the primary source. See the very first sentence.

Since when the volume of tweets is an indicator of their veracity?

Hi, here's an interview with another doctor, this one in Milan.