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.
Some foods can break a lateral flow test and cause a second line to appear. This rarely happens when the tests are used properly, on people. Read
A report has criticised aspects of BBC childrens’ show Newsround’s coverage on Covid-19 vaccines but misleads in the process. Read
Daily Expose has claimed that the Covid-19 vaccine is to blame for dozens of miscarriages. There is no evidence for this. Read
A social media post uses a BMJ article to support a claim about PCR testing, but doesn’t include some important context about the article it’s referencing. Read
An Instagram post has repeated falsehoods about the survival rate for Covid-19 and vaccine testing on animals. Read
Estimates that most people who will die of Covid this summer will be vaccinated reflects the high rate of vaccination, not any harm of vaccines. Read
This Covid-19 rumour has spread from Russia to Spain to Australia and the UK, but it isn’t true. Read
A Facebook post has also shared baseless claims that some airlines are considering banning vaccinated passengers. Read
Wearing face coverings in certain settings is now a legal requirement but you do not need a doctor’s letter to prove that you are exempt. Read
Scam emails purporting to be from the NHS are demanding money for a ‘Coronavirus Digital Passport’ to prove vaccination status. Read
