This is not a vaccine for the 2019 coronavirus
There are many different types of coronavirus, and they can affect humans or animals. Read
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There’s not enough evidence to say it’s as easy to buy drugs as pizza in the UK
The head of a Home Office investigation into drug use in Britain claimed it is almost easier to buy drugs than pizza. Read
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Health
726 homeless people are estimated to have died in England and Wales in 2018
The figure is not around 700,000 as shadow chancellor John McDonnell said on the Andrew Marr show. Read
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How we spoke to 77 fact checkers and helped 21 of them start using Claim Review Schema
In 2019 we ran a project that helped more of our fact checking colleagues around the world adopt Claim Review Schema, and to train them to use it correctly. Read
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Health
What can you do to avoid the new coronavirus?
The official guidance recommends washing your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds, and always when you arrive at home or work, and eat or handle food. Read
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What to do if you think you have the new coronavirus
If you think you may have the new coronavirus, the NHS advice for people throughout the UK is to call 111. Do not visit your GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Read
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What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?
The symptoms of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, include a cough, high temperature and shortness of breath. Read
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It’s true these things kill more people each day than Covid-19 has so far
Cancer, diabetes, and snake bites all cause more deaths than Covid-19 has so far. Read
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Strengthening the public’s defences: how media literacy can help fight misinformation
We trace the history of media and information literacy, and showcase the range of interventions fact checkers can use to build a culture for accuracy. Read
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Health
A rash is now listed as a possible symptom of the new coronavirus
Symptoms include a persistent cough, and high temperature. Read
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