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As of 31 July, the lockdown rules changed for people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire. Read
Health
PPE procurement is under scrutiny but claims that all these contracts were unfulfilled is not evidenced. Read
The man who killed two girls in 2002 has not died, as a Facebook post claims. Read
Health
The article in question is a speculative article on the future of travel and does not mention microchips. Read
Health
A viral video claims surgical masks are “no good” as they don’t offer complete protection to the wearer. Evidence shows masks still have benefits. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Conservative London mayoral candidate claimed Sadiq Khan’s decision to raise the congestion charge was his own. It was essentially a requirement of a government bailout package. Read
The public relies on political leaders to get their facts right when debating society’s big questions - and they must correct the record if they get it wrong. Read
Health
The soap disrupts the surface tension which causes the fogging. Read
A Facebook post makes a false claim about the Covid-19 death rate. Read
Masks may offer some limited protection to the wearer and are likely to protect others if the wearer is infectious. Read
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