Health
There’s mixed evidence on whether people with Covid-19 should avoid ibuprofen
The French health minister warned people with the new coronavirus against taking ibuprofen. Read
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Drinking and gargling water will not cure the new coronavirus
The NHS advises people to drink water when they are ill with the new coronavirus, but this is not a treatment for the disease. Read
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The WHO has clarified that they aren't warning people against using paper money due to coronavirus
WHO advise the public to wash their hands after handling money, especially if handling or eating food. Read
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These claims about the new coronavirus and 5G are unfounded
There is no evidence of a link between coronavirus and 5G. Read
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Europe
The government’s “£1.8 billion pay rise” from a US trade deal doesn’t outweigh the impacts of Brexit on wages
Analysis from the government estimates real wages after 15 years to be 6.4% less than had we stayed in the EU, but a US deal could counterbalance wages by 0.2%. Read
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Holding your breath is not an indicator of whether you have the new coronavirus, and drinking water doesn’t protect against it
Holding your breath is not an indicator of whether you have the new coronavirus, and drinking water doesn’t protect against it. Read
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Health
Coronavirus graphics you may have been sent on WhatsApp are not actually from Unicef
Graphics containing false advice about the new coronavirus, with Unicef branding have been spreading online. Read
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Health
A study has not claimed the new coronavirus was ‘genetically engineered for efficient spread in humans’
The Daily Express has wrongly reported the findings of new research which compared SARS-CoV-2 with other coronaviruses. Read
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Health
How does the new coronavirus compare to influenza?
The World Health Organisation says the Covid-19 coronavirus spreads slower than the flu, but appears to have a higher mortality rate. Read
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Your pets almost certainly won’t give you Covid-19
There is a possibility that dogs and cats can test “weakly” positive for Covid-19, but there is no evidence that they can pass it on to humans. Read
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