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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Ivermectin has been publicised as a potential wonder drug for Covid-19. Research so far has been promising, but is not deemed conclusive by regulators. Read
A film of a brawl in a city centre street was not taken in Luton as the pubs re-opened. Read
Covid-19 vaccines aren’t 100% efficient, but experts aren’t predicting they will cause mass hospitalisations. Read
Media reports of the new figures do not make it clear that this figure only relates to one week of data. Read
A Facebook post is wrong to claim animals involved in vaccine trials died from sepsis, immune disorder or cardiac failure. Read
Several videos on social media give false warnings about ‘Morgellons’ in face masks and Covid-19 test swabs. Read
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A post on Facebook makes misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines, Covid-19 passports, infection, transmission and the death rate. Read
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For councils, increasing vaccine uptake is a matter of increasing accessibility and addressing fears by fighting misinformation. We spoke to councils across England to find out how they’re doing it. Read
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It’s been falsely claimed the WHO said PCR tests are flawed. It said “weak positive” cases with high “cycle thresholds” may need to be retested. Read
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The risks, what the government has said, and what’s happening for under-30s. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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