German police cannot vaccinate people by force
A post on Facebook wrongly claims that German police can come into homes and forcibly vaccinate people. 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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Currently, people in independent living housing aren’t automatically eligible for coronavirus testing
Testing for asymptomatic people is currently only available for people in regulated care homes and in the NHS. Read
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Far more people have died of Covid-19 in the UK than in Japan
Far more people have died of Covid-19 in the UK than in Japan, but we don’t yet know why Read
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We don’t know the true Covid-19 survival rate yet
We don’t have a good idea of how many people have had Covid-19 yet, so don’t know how many have survived it. Read
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These patents are not for the new coronavirus or its vaccine
The patents are for other forms of coronavirus and show no evidence Covid-19 was manufactured. Read
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The 1918 pandemic did have a deadly second wave, but not due to quarantine being lifted
The 1918 outbreak is considered one of the most deadly pandemics in history. Read
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Police officers around the world have died from Covid-19
This post incorrectly claims that there are no reports of police officers dying from Covid-19. Read
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This photo of Brighton was taken during the coronavirus lockdown
Metadata from the photo showed it was taken when social distancing rules were in place. Read
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Can children transmit the new coronavirus to other people?
The evidence to date suggests that it is uncommon for children to transmit the new coronavirus. Widespread antibody testing is required to fully understand this issue. Read
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Can you go to work if your partner works in a ward treating Covid-19 patients?
It depends on your specific circumstances. Read
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