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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There is no indication that the poll, carried out amongst Independent readers, included a representative sample of respondents. Read
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NHS England CEO Amanda Pritchard claimed the number of people with Covid-19 in hospitals is 14x higher than last year. She was comparing data from August 2021 and August 2020. Read
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In recent days, CNN and Sky News have claimed the epidemic is growing, despite falling daily case numbers. Read
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UKHSA explains that this is because a larger proportion of the population are vaccinated than unvaccinated. Read
An article by The Exposé makes a misleading link between official statistics on child deaths and Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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293 Covid-19 deaths were reported on 2 November, in part because a technical issue meant death recording was delayed over the weekend. Read
Neil Oliver recently incorrectly said that Covid-19 vaccines don’t offer any protection against transmission or infection from the virus. Read
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A widely shared video on social media, featuring an interview with a funeral director contains false information about the Covid-19 pandemic. Read
Claims that the vaccines contain a parasite normally found in fish eggs are completely untrue. Read
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The government has changed its statement about the lab in question, but has not explained the discrepancy or why inaccurate information was originally released. Read
