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Why conspiracists are linking the Omicron variant to the Illuminati
Some dubious linguistics are being used to link the extinct secret society to the new Covid-19 variant. 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.
Boris Johnson did receive his third Covid-19 vaccine
Multiple Facebook posts suggest, incorrectly, that Boris Johnson may not have received his Covid booster vaccine. Read
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Catching Covid-19 is not less risky than vaccination
An Instagram post makes misleading claims about the Covid-19 survival rate and side effects from the vaccines. Read
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No available evidence that vaccines caused teen deaths
A Facebook post misleadingly suggests Covid-19 vaccines were responsible for the deaths of 10 teenagers Read
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Video thanking Hungarian key workers doesn’t show pandemic is staged
Footage of a camera crew following three people in hazmat suits has been misinterpreted. Read
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Dissolved Omicron nanotechnology company has nothing to do with Covid-19 variant
The now-dissolved company was named after a Greek letter, like the new Covid-19 variant has been. Read
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Email asking people to pay for Omicron Covid-19 tests is a scam
There is no Omicron-specific PCR test and the NHS has confirmed the email is a scam. Read
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Figures in viral mask graphic aren’t substantiated
A graphic showing the risk of Covid-19 transmission between people wearing and not wearing masks contains figures which haven’t been evidenced. Read
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It’s not ‘anti-science’ to wear a face mask
Masks have been shown to reduce the spread of droplets and are therefore thought to help prevent onward transmission. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines don’t cause ‘a form of AIDS’
An article online makes the false claim the Covid-19 vaccines cause AIDS. Read
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