Police do have legal powers to enforce face covering laws
Some police officers and groups have suggested the new mask rules may be tricky to enforce. 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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Independent SAGE’s estimated death rate is too high
It is wrong to suggest that the government has said it would be happy for the Covid-19 death rate to remain at this level. 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
Analysis
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Claims that Muslims caused Leicester’s Covid-19 outbreak are baseless
It is still too early to give a definitive explanation for why Leicester’s outbreak happened. 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
Analysis
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Government issues contradictory advice on travel quarantine
The government has given conflicting advice about who needs to quarantine after travelling home from abroad from 10 July. Read
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Increase in doctors and nurses does not include Covid-19 returners
Rises in the number of full-time doctors and nurses in the NHS do not include staff members who returned to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Read
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New data reveals PM’s testing speeds claims as wrong
The PM claimed all tests at regional sites and mobile units were processed within 24 hours. New data shows, at the time, only 19% and 5% of tests respectively were processed within 24 hours. Read
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Leicester going back into lockdown has nothing to do with 5G
Leicester is one of many cities which has 5G coverage. 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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