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.
Coronavirus is a category of viruses which includes the common cold, as well as the new Wuhan coronavirus. Read
Authorities have not yet traced the origin of the new coronavirus outbreak. Read
Lots of cities in China have 5G coverage, not just the city at the centre of the new coronavirus outbreak. Read
Facebook posts incorrectly claim a vaccine to the Wuhan coronavirus was trialled earlier this month. The study trialled a vaccine to MERS, a different type of coronavirus. Read
Coronavirus is not one single virus: it’s a family of them. Read
