Health
Chemical used to sterilise Covid-19 tests won’t turn into deadly antifreeze
A video incorrectly suggests a gas used to sterilise lateral flow tests can cause cancer and its use is being hidden from the public. Read
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Health
A video incorrectly suggests a gas used to sterilise lateral flow tests can cause cancer and its use is being hidden from the public. Read
A tweet falsely claims that a woman was filmed filling plastic bags full of petrol at an Esso forecourt in Tooting. Read
A Facebook post wrongly suggests that all bumblebees are endangered. Read
Health
A social media post falsely claims Germany’s government no longer recommends Covid-19 vaccination. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A Facebook post claims £50 million has been lost in licence fee payments this year. Read
The French embassy has left its building in Kabul’s diplomatic quarter and relocated to the airport. Read
A Facebook post falsely claims that Messi signing with PSG doubled the club’s followers on Instagram. Read
Communications consultant James Melville compares Covid-19 and cancer deaths but his figures aren’t correct. Read
Dawn Butler was removed from the Commons for claiming that the Prime Minister lied. Read
Health
The Reform UK leader’s claim is based on Yellow Card and VAERS data, which does not show proven adverse reactions to the vaccines. Read