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US military deaths didn’t increase by 1,100% last year
Claims of a huge spike in deaths are based on faulty data. 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.
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Labour overstates amount spent on ‘dodgy PPE’ which will be burnt
The Government did write off £8.7 billion spent on PPE—but not all of that relates to equipment which will be burnt. Read
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A newly released document does not reveal ‘side effects’ of the Pfizer vaccine
It lists reported adverse events, which may not have been caused by the vaccine. It also concludes that its data raises no safety concerns. Read
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Express publishes misleading article about safety of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine
A recently published US document listing adverse events does not show “side effects” of the vaccine. Nor is it the first time the public have been able to see data from its clinical trials. Read
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Maajid Nawaz got Covid-19 facts wrong on the Joe Rogan podcast
The former LBC broadcaster made misleading claims about vaccines, infection rates and death tolls. Read
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Estimating vaccine effectiveness by comparing case rates is seriously flawed
A common form of misinformation in recent months, comparing case rates does not give a reliable estimate of vaccine effectiveness. Read
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News clip doesn’t prove Queen is being treated with ivermectin
Screenshots and clips of an Australian news segment about Queen Elizabeth II have been shared widely online. Read
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Test and Trace money wasn’t just spent on an app
A video on Facebook makes claims about government overspending on Test and Trace, PPE and the value of fraudulent loans. Read
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Washington Post overstates prevalence of long Covid
The Washington Post claimed at least 50% of people who survive Covid-19 have debilitating health issues in the months afterwards. Official estimates are far lower. Read
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US defence data showing rise in diseases in 2021 was produced in error
The data has been cited by some to suggest Covid-19 vaccines are behind what are unrealistically large rises in the incidence of various diseases in the US military. Read
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