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.
So far there have been very few cases, but doctors have been warned to look out for these symptoms in children. Read
Despite optimistic reports, Britain is still in need of skilled farm labour. Read
The money will be spent on charities in each of the four UK nations. Read
A Facebook post about NHS PPE shortages has been falsely attributed to Jennifer Saunders. Read
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Event 201 was an event organised in October 2019 to simulate what might happen if there was a “high-level” pandemic. Read
There have been around 21,000 deaths in UK hospitals of people who’ve tested positive for the new coronavirus. Read
A Facebook post has incorrectly claimed that McDonald’s branches in the UK reopened on Monday 27 April. Read
False news reports wrongly claim that Dr Elisa Granato, one of the first participants in a UK Covid-19 vaccine trial, has died. She is not dead. Read
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Total deaths registered in England and Wales for 2020 so far are below 2018, but the weekly death figure is still well above what it has been. Read
Since 16th March, our readers have sent in over 2,400 questions about the new coronavirus. We pulled together the recurring themes to try to find out what the public cares about. Read
