Boris Johnson’s final speech as PM: fact checked
We’ve checked six key claims from Boris Johnson’s final speech as Prime Minister, on the vaccine rollout, NHS, schools and more. Read
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Covid-19 fact checks
This page brings together Full Fact’s fact checks on Covid-19, covering common claims, vaccine safety and efficacy, symptoms, treatments, government policies, and misinformation. We review evidence, correct errors, and monitor evolving science to help you make informed decisions.
What did Boris Johnson tell MPs about the alleged 13 November Downing Street party?
The release of Sue Gray’s report has led to a renewed focus on comments made by the PM in December. Read
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What were the rules on outdoor parties in May 2020?
Large gatherings in public spaces were certainly not allowed, but Downing Street is also a workplace, so other rules may have applied. Read
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How many Covid-19 patients in ICU are unvaccinated?
Recent data shows around half of those admitted in October and early November were unvaccinated—but this figure comes with important caveats Read
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What we know about the alleged Downing Street parties so far
From a timeline of events to a rundown of exactly what the rules were at the time. Read
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What booster target has the government announced to tackle the Omicron variant?
The target is to give a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to every eligible adult in England who wants one by the end of the year. Read
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Pregnancy, vaccination and going to work - what does the guidance say?
Readers have asked us what the guidance says on going into work while pregnant, and what employers need to do to ensure safety. Read
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How the UK Health Security Agency’s misleading data fuelled a global vaccine myth
We reveal how one confusing table about “case rates” has been shared globally and ended up in the hands of Jair Bolsonaro, who linked the Covid-19 vaccines with AIDS. Read
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Can you have a shorter gap between Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy?
The official guidance says the main exception to the eight week interval minimum is those about to start immunosuppressant treatment. Read
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What do we know about the long-term effects of Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy?
We don’t have long-term data on the use of the vaccines in pregnancy, but our knowledge is growing, and the evidence we do have so far is reassuring. Read
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