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What do we know about a ‘back to work’ campaign?
There has been confusion over whether the government had ever planned to launch a ‘back to work’ media campaign. 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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You’re allowed to leave England if you’re self-isolating for 14 days following a trip abroad
Provided you travel directly to your point of departure you can travel from England during the 14 day quarantine period. Read
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How to check coronavirus cases near you
Local coronavirus case data is easy to find, but needs to be read carefully Read
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What are the quarantine rules if you return to the UK from abroad?
Our readers have asked us to explain the guidance around self-isolating if you have visited another country. Read
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Changes to government Covid-19 death data won’t make a big difference to the overall death count
The government has demanded an urgent review into the way Public Health England calculates the daily death figures from coronavirus. Read
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What is the guidance on face masks?
Full Fact takes a look at the rules on wearing face coverings. Read
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Did the government meet its Covid-19 test targets?
The government has often been unclear about exactly what its testing targets were. It has hit some and missed others, and announced successes without evidence that the success was real. Read
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Coronavirus cures: debunked
We’ve been asked by readers to find the truth about many alleged ‘cures’ for Covid-19. Read
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How medical staff found themselves at the centre of an information battle during the pandemic
Over the past months, as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the country, medical staff have found themselves – often unwillingly – at the centre of a parallel information crisis. Read
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What do we know about Covid-19 inequalities among people from minority ethnic groups?
There are stark inequalities in Covid-19 outcomes in the UK. Read
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