Who Is Marco Acortes? The mystery man behind viral 2013 coronavirus tweet everyone is talking about

17 November 2025 Vanshika

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An obscure tweet from 2013 by online creator Marco Acortes, stating "Corona virus….its coming," gained widespread attention in 2020 when COVID-19 emerged. The post, which has not been edited, resurfaced again in 2025, sparking speculation about Acortes's prescience. He has since ceased all social media activity, leaving his current whereabouts and the inspiration behind the tweet a mystery.

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