Health
We don’t know exactly how many NHS workers have died from Covid-19
Figures on the number of NHS workers who have died from the new coronavirus are incomplete. 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.
Animals and the origins of the new coronavirus
It is thought that the new coronavirus originated from bats and was transmitted to humans through another animal. Read
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Immigration
It’s likely that over 100,000 people have entered the UK since the lockdown began
Government estimates on arrivals are opaque, but recent figures suggest 100,000 is an underestimate. Read
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Hydroxychloroquine is not used as a treatment for radiation sickness
There isn’t yet reliable evidence that this drug, or chloroquine, cures Covid-19 patients either. Read
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Health
It’s not right that you’re more likely to drown than die of Covid-19 if you’re under 60 with no health problems
It was claimed on Question Time that you are more likely to drown than die of Covid-19 if you are under 60 with no health conditions. Read
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This viral UK Facebook post claiming 31 million job losses probably refers to the USA
A viral post shared by a UK Facebook user claims 31 million people have lost jobs in the last five weeks. This isn’t correct for the UK. Read
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Health
Nurse pay up over the past few years but down on 2010
Matt Hancock claimed nurse salaries had risen significantly in recent years. These increases don’t counterbalance falls in real terms pay over the past decade. Read
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German police cannot vaccinate people by force
A post on Facebook wrongly claims that German police can come into homes and forcibly vaccinate people. Read
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Health
Currently, people in independent living housing aren’t automatically eligible for coronavirus testing
Testing for asymptomatic people is currently only available for people in regulated care homes and in the NHS. Read
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Health
Far more people have died of Covid-19 in the UK than in Japan
Far more people have died of Covid-19 in the UK than in Japan, but we don’t yet know why Read
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