The wife of the Pfizer CEO did not die from its vaccine
This story is a fabrication. Myriam Bourla is alive and well. Read
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Leo Benedictus
Journalist
Leo joined Full Fact in January 2020. For 15 years, he worked freelance as a feature writer for the Guardian, Prospect, the New Scientist and others, making maps of immigration, explaining citizens’ assemblies and debunking superfoods. He has a fondness for science and statistics. He also writes novels.
Health
Research does not show 80% of vaccinated pregnant women experienced miscarriage
False claims that more than 80% experienced miscarriage after a Covid-19 vaccination are based on an error in a journal article that has since been withdrawn. Read
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Facebook is not suddenly sharing private posts
This an old rumour that has been spread many times before. Read
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Health
Be wary of claims Covid-19 deaths “soar” on Tuesdays
Reporting delays mean that the headline figure for Covid-19 deaths is always high on Tuesdays—and low on Sundays and Mondays. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Claims of an EU mineral water ban need a drop of context
Manufacturers can continue to export to Britain, as long as they renew their accreditation by 7 January 2022. Read
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Don’t believe the funny story about the navy and the lighthouse
It’s a famous myth that is now decades old. Read
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Sweden is not abolishing cash
The use of coins and banknotes is declining, but the government and the central bank have no plans to stop issuing them. Read
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Health
Most people admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are vaccinated
The vaccines are not perfect, and the vast majority of vulnerable people have been vaccinated, so the small proportion who get seriously ill still amount to a lot of people. Read
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A photo of a tiny bird actually shows a tiny sculpture
The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird, which is roughly twice as big as the model in the photo. Read
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Crime
About 3.6% of men have recently experienced domestic abuse
It is not around 7%, as the Safeguarding Minister claimed. This is the figure for women. Read
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