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How does the new coronavirus affect pregnancy?
There is currently no evidence to suggest that pregnant women or their unborn babies are at higher risk from Covid-19. Read
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Here’s where those 5G and coronavirus conspiracy theories came from
Conspiracy theorists have been peddling 5G myths for a while now, we’ve only just started to listen. Read
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Do face masks protect against the new coronavirus?
The limited evidence suggests that wearing face masks in public, may help to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus specifically from people who have the virus but aren’t showing symptoms. Read
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What do we know about cats and the new coronavirus?
A tiger has tested positive for Covid-19, but there’s currently no evidence that cats (big or small) can pass the new coronavirus to humans. Read
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How you can fact check claims about Covid-19
There’s a lot of misinformation about Covid-19, so Full Fact is sharing its top tips on how to check if a claim is true. Read
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Ask Full Fact: your new coronavirus questions answered
We asked readers to send in their questions about the new coronavirus to help sort the good information from the bad. Read
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Could the new coronavirus outbreak be stopped by warmer weather?
Not enough is known about the new coronavirus to say that it will disappear, or even have its spread reduced, in the UK as the temperature increases. Read
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What can you do to avoid the new coronavirus?
The official guidance recommends washing your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds, and always when you arrive at home or work, and eat or handle food. Read
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What to do if you think you have the new coronavirus
If you think you may have the new coronavirus, the NHS advice for people throughout the UK is to call 111. Do not visit your GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Read
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What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?
The symptoms of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, include a cough, high temperature and shortness of breath. Read
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