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.
A widely shared post on Facebook claims international terrorism has ‘stopped’ as a result of western countries being ‘busy’ fighting the new coronavirus. Read
In 1918 Philadelphia saw 200,000 attend a parade, despite reports of influenza in the city. After the parade, cases skyrocketed. Read
Gargling with salt, putting clothes out in the sun, and ‘any mask’ will not stop you getting Covid-19. Read
There isn’t a vaccine for the new coronavirus yet. Read
The video is from Bangkok. Read
Care workers in nursing homes will get a bonus but we don’t yet know how much. Read
Viral posts on social media claim to have uncovered a network of fake Twitter accounts created to post pro-government messages. There is no evidence for this. Read
The New Zealand pay cut does not apply to all MPs, and UK MPs can only claim extra money for office costs. Read
Posts on social media claim the platform kept money raised by the veteran and intended for NHS Charities Together. Read
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An article in the Express suggested the German government had billed China for “coronavirus damages.” The bill was mocked up by a German newspaper. Read
