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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A video posted on Facebook misleadingly suggests the risk of myocarditis is higher from a Covid-19 vaccine than from a Covid infection. Read
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In Scotland, vaccinated people account for a higher proportion of Covid-19 deaths than infections. This has led some to claim vaccines are making infections more severe. Read
A Facebook post falsely claims to have proof of a ‘crisis actor’ pretending to be a Covid-19 hospital inpatient. Read
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The Prime Minister made conflicting claims about the UK booster rollout versus Europe at PMQs and during a televised coronavirus update. Read
New Covid face mask rules, for example, came into force before Parliament voted on the matter. Read
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The latest data from the Welsh government suggests the correct figure is actually more like 500. Read
Asked about an alleged party at Downing Street during lockdown, Dominic Raab claimed police ‘don’t normally’ investigate alleged offences which took place a year ago. Read
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The vaccines prevent many infections from happening—and prevent many onward infections as a result. Read
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The majority of people in hospital with Covid are vaccinated—but early reports suggest that the majority in intensive care are unvaccinated. Read
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Data on adverse events following a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has been misrepresented to suggest one in 17 die. Read
