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Does any country have 'a functioning track and trace app'?
Boris Johnson claimed no country currently has a functioning Covid-19 track and trace app. Read
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This honeycomb pattern was made by bees, but it was no accident
The picture was originally attributed to bees at a National Trust property, but actually seems to come from a beekeeper who partly curated the pattern. Read
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Police have not warned the public about face masks doused in chemicals
Viral Facebook posts falsely claim criminals are handing out face masks doused in chemicals that cause unconsciousness so they can rob houses. Read
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Many French care workers will get a tax-free bonus of up to £1,340 for working during the pandemic
Those in the most heavily affected areas will get up to £1,340 and the rest will get up to £890. Read
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Black Lives Matter Scotland say they did not produce “Kill a White On Sight” stickers
The group have said they do not support the message of the stickers. Read
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Marcus Rashford did not tweet this at Katie Hopkins
The footballer did not reply when she tweeted at him. Read
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This is what has happened with student nurses who volunteered to work for the NHS early
Final year nursing students were asked to start being paid to work for the NHS early, but now that is ending. Read
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No, the government is not proposing to inject the public with tracking microchips
Boris Johnson did not write a letter asking the public for their thoughts on mandatory RFID microchips. Read
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Education
Boris Johnson overstates number of schools with returning students
Boris Johnson was wrong to say that 97% of primary schools which report data had kids coming back. The figure on the day he was speaking was 69%. Read
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No evidence to back up these claims about fluoride
Fluoride is added to toothpaste and water to help prevent tooth decay. The only potential negative effect of fluoride at levels recommended in the UK is teeth discolouration. Read
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