Piers Corbyn makes misleading claims about vaccine deaths
Piers Corbyn has falsely claimed vaccines caused over a thousand deaths and nearly a million adverse reactions. 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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Govt advice differs for travel to some amber list islands
The FCDO advises against non-essential travel to amber list countries, but makes exemptions for some islands of these countries Read
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Poster about Yellow Card scheme is not real
The MHRA has confirmed that a poster spreading on social media which makes claims about vaccine approvals does not come from them. Read
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Hecklers at Twickenham Stadium vaccine drive spout false claims
A video filmed by protestors at Twickenham Stadium repeats Covid-19 vaccine claims we’ve debunked several times before. Read
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Covid-19 vaccines are very effective
Some people are unlikely to get ill with Covid anyway, but that doesn’t mean that the vaccines offer less protection. Read
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More than 10 people are dying of Covid-19 each week in the UK
Julia Hartley-Brewer claimed on talkRADIO that fewer than 10 people a week are now dying from Covid-19. This is untrue. Read
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This Morning guest makes misleading claims on vaccine efficacy
Evidence points to the fact that vaccines do stop you catching Covid and spreading it. Read
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The BBC did not claim 350 people attended anti-lockdown protests
A widely shared screenshot suggesting otherwise has itself been faked. Read
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Ian Brown wrong to claim Japan refuses blood from anyone who’s been vaccinated
Lead singer of The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, has falsely claimed that Japan has stopped anyone vaccinated for Covid-19 from giving blood. Read
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No evidence Nobel Laureate said vaccinated people will die in two years
Luc Montagnier has expressed opposition to Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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