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.
Health
The ONS found there was no evidence that the rate of infection differed by age, but being infected doesn’t necessarily mean you become ill. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
People can be supported by the state in lots of ways, by employment, benefits or pensions. Read
Health
We’ve been asked whether parents can meet people from other households with their child. This is not currently allowed. Read
Health
Keir Starmer was right, in one way, to say that deaths in care homes were rising. In another way, Boris Johnson was right to disagree. Read
Health
There is different guidance on this depending on the circumstances. Read
Health
Boris Johnson was incorrect to say government guidance had not said it was ‘very unlikely’ that people in care homes would get the new coronavirus Read
Health
Initial reports suggested some people would be expected to return to work on Monday rather than Wednesday. Read
The UK government can only change lockdown rules for England. Read
Health
When talking about monitoring Covid-19, Boris Johnson referred to detecting it in the water supply when he meant to say wastewater. Read
Health
The statistics in this Facebook post are wrong. Many people are dying of Covid-19 in the UK. Read
