Health
What does the new lockdown mean for childcare in England?
Our readers have asked us how the new lockdown rules affect childcare. Read
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Analysis
Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
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Some Covid-positive students are being recorded at their home addresses
The government confirms students who do not register with a new GP at university are recorded as testing positive at their home address. Read
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Misinformation Toolkit
How to spot misleading images online
Here are examples of image-based misinformation we’ve encountered in our work, and advice on how to verify things you may encounter every day. Read
Analysis
Health
What do lockdown restrictions mean for relationships around the UK?
Readers have asked Full Fact to explain how lockdown rules impact their relationships. Read
Analysis
Health
How the government performed on its autumn testing targets
One target was met before it was announced. The data has not been published that would let us check the other. Read
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Health
How does a Covid-19 test work?
The common cold will not produce a positive result on a Covid-19 diagnostic test. Read
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Health
What do social distancing laws say about ‘mingling’?
Updates to the coronavirus law and guidance place restrictions on certain gatherings. Read
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Health
Testing: Where are we?
With the issue of Covid-19 testing back in the news, we take a look at how the testing programme is currently performing. Read
Analysis
How many children are missing or trafficked in the UK?
Most missing children cases are resolved quickly and without harm recorded. Read
Analysis
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What do we know about a ‘back to work’ campaign?
There has been confusion over whether the government had ever planned to launch a ‘back to work’ media campaign. Read
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