A viral post on autopsies, Italy and the new coronavirus has many inaccuracies
Covid-19 is not caused by bacteria. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Half of these images of injured police officers are not from recent Black Lives Matter protests
The images include photos from a pro-Tommy Robinson protest, a far-right protest, and one against David Cameron. Read
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This person isn’t the one from viral footage of someone trying to burn the Cenotaph’s Union Jack
They are two different people. Read
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Some of these figures comparing the cost of the government job retention scheme to other government spending are wrong.
The furlough scheme is estimated to cost £14 billion per month. Read
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The government updated total Covid-19 death data with April and May deaths confirmed by non-NHS labs
The cumulative deaths total increased by 445 more than the daily increase in coronavirus deaths. Read
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Health
Be wary of social media posts comparing fatality rates in confirmed Covid-19 cases
These figures don’t count the large numbers of people who’ve had the disease but haven’t been tested. Read
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Health
Claim by Independent SAGE about Covid-19 infections in children is based on unclear evidence
Research literature doesn’t suggest that children are as likely as adults to become infected and carry the virus. Read
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Health
The limits of what we can say about early lockdowns
Analysis comparing countries’ excess deaths tallies based on when they locked down needs to be put into context. Read
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Health
New antibody tests are not 100% accurate on all measures
It was reported that new antibody tests were 100% accurate, but evaluation of the tests by Public Health England shows this is not the case. Read
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Europe
Claim that extending the Brexit transition period could cost £380 billion is not credible
Most studies into the economic impacts of Brexit show leaving the customs union and single market will mean the UK economy is smaller compared to remaining. Read
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