Facebook post about Italy, coronavirus and 5G is almost all false
The post wrongly claims Italian doctors have found Covid-19 is caused by a bacteria. 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.
Covid-19 is the underlying cause of death for most people who die with it
ONS data suggests Covid-19 is the underlying cause of death for 94% of people who die with it. Read
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Health
Alcohol-based hand sanitiser cannot catch fire, without a spark, just because it's in a hot car
Hand sanitiser can only ignite at temperatures found in a hot car if there is a spark. Read
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More people have probably been killed by coronavirus than were killed during the Blitz
An image being shared online is a fair reflection of what we know about the death tolls from Covid-19 and the Blitz. Read
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Health
Does any country have 'a functioning track and trace app'?
Boris Johnson claimed no country currently has a functioning Covid-19 track and trace app. Read
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Police have not warned the public about face masks doused in chemicals
Viral Facebook posts falsely claim criminals are handing out face masks doused in chemicals that cause unconsciousness so they can rob houses. Read
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Many French care workers will get a tax-free bonus of up to £1,340 for working during the pandemic
Those in the most heavily affected areas will get up to £1,340 and the rest will get up to £890. Read
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Education
Boris Johnson overstates number of schools with returning students
Boris Johnson was wrong to say that 97% of primary schools which report data had kids coming back. The figure on the day he was speaking was 69%. Read
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Health
Public transport use higher than transport minister claimed
Grant Shapps claimed use of public transport is at 5% of its usual levels, but government figures show it is actually much higher. Read
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Health
A Norwegian-British research paper doesn’t claim the virus causing Covid-19 was man-made
There is still no evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus was man-made. Read
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