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Study doesn’t show masks cause 53% drop in Covid risk
The Guardian and others claim mask-wearing cuts the risk of Covid by 53%. 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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Research does not show 80% of vaccinated pregnant women experienced miscarriage
False claims that more than 80% experienced miscarriage after a Covid-19 vaccination are based on an error in a journal article that has since been withdrawn. Read
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Covid vaccines have not caused four times as many deaths as all other vaccines combined
An article by The Exposé incorrectly claims that there have been over four times as many deaths due to Covid vaccines in 10 months as due to all other vaccines in the last 20 years. Read
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Molnupiravir and ivermectin are not the same
Both drugs are produced by Merck, but that doesn’t mean that they are the same. Read
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Be wary of claims Covid-19 deaths “soar” on Tuesdays
Reporting delays mean that the headline figure for Covid-19 deaths is always high on Tuesdays—and low on Sundays and Mondays. Read
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Italy hasn’t changed its Covid-19 death toll from 130,000 to under 4,000
Contrary to various online claims, the Italian health authority has done nothing of the sort. Read
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Police have not said a West Midlands teen was "murdered" with a Covid-19 vaccine
A video on Facebook wrongly claims police have “agreed” that a teenager was killed with a Covid-19 vaccine Read
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Parents aren’t being urged to donate their children’s organs at vaccine appointments
A manipulated image has been shared thousands of times online. Read
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Poll didn’t indicate the majority want a new Covid-19 lockdown
There is no indication that the poll, carried out amongst Independent readers, included a representative sample of respondents. Read
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