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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Until 15 April there was no requirement to test patients being discharged from hospitals to care homes for Covid-19 in England. Read
Covid-19 is not caused by bacteria. Read
The furlough scheme is estimated to cost £14 billion per month. Read
The cumulative deaths total increased by 445 more than the daily increase in coronavirus deaths. Read
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These figures don’t count the large numbers of people who’ve had the disease but haven’t been tested. Read
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Research literature doesn’t suggest that children are as likely as adults to become infected and carry the virus. Read
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Analysis comparing countries’ excess deaths tallies based on when they locked down needs to be put into context. Read
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Rules about who you can meet and what you can do outside have been updated by the government. Read
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It was reported that new antibody tests were 100% accurate, but evaluation of the tests by Public Health England shows this is not the case. Read
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New research shows that keeping your distance does protect against coronavirus Read
