Health
The weekend Covid-19 death figures need more context
There is always a lag in reports of Covid-19 deaths over the weekend. Read
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Sarah Turnnidge
Fact Checker (former)
Sarah previously worked for HuffPost UK, and before that worked in local newsrooms including the Bristol Post, the Essex Echo and the Thurrock Independent.
Health
The chance of being killed by a cow and other AstraZeneca vaccine risk comparisons explained
Is it a cow? Is it a plane? The hunt for a straightforward way to explain the AstraZeneca vaccine risk is complicated. Read
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Covid-19 is not the same as a common cold
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses which include those which cause the common cold, SARS and Covid-19. Read
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Fake Mirror article about oil investors on Dragons’ Den looks suspicious
An article designed to look like The Mirror claims British citizens can make £7,000 a day from home by investing in oil Read
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House price growth has outstripped income growth—but not by much
A chart on Facebook compares two different measures, which makes the rise in income look smaller than it was. Read
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Health
Is there a precedent for mandatory vaccines for care home workers?
Some healthcare workers are required by their employers to have the Hepatitis B vaccine, but it's not a specific law. Read
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Here’s exactly what Nadine Dorries said on Woman’s Hour about nurses’ salaries
The health minister spoke about nurses’ husbands and partners in a discussion about pay rises, but not exactly as reported in a viral tweet. Read
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Saying your religion is ‘Freedom’ on the census won’t make it a recognised belief
To establish a recognised belief you have to win a legal claim in court. Read
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