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 post on Facebook claimed to show military trucks carrying dead bodies in Italy. The image shows the French army on operations in Paris. Read
A viral list containing good news stories about Covid-19 is largely accurate, but needs some context. Read
Health
You probably won’t be able to buy a new coronavirus test from Boots by the end of March. Read
Health
10% of the 650,000 people who have signed up to track their Covid-19 symptoms on a new app have symptoms. That doesn’t mean 10% of the UK has Covid-19. Read
People have been claiming that the drug, and a similar one hydroxychloroquine cures the virus. We don’t know if that’s true yet. Read
A list of rules for the UK Covid-19 lockdown has been widely shared on Facebook, but is not accurate. Read
There have been numerous instances of the Extinction Rebellion logo being used to mock the group or distort its message. Read
Many scientists are working on a vaccine to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, but it will likely be 18 months before it is available for public use. Read
While people have received a genuine text from the government about the new coronavirus lockdown rules, one about monitoring their movement is fake. Read
Misinformation Toolkit
There’s a lot of misinformation about Covid-19, so Full Fact is sharing its top tips on how to check if a claim is true. Read
