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What was claimed
Reviewing what we know about transmission so far
With many schools set to reopen next week
Coronavirus infections in schools: what do we know?
Because not many children have attended school since the pandemic began, the evidence is incomplete. We take a look at what we know up to now.
What was claimed
By several newspapers, magazines and broadcasters
It’s a misunderstanding of figures from the Office for National Statistics
Flu is killing many more people than Covid-19 at the moment
Although we don’t have detailed data on recent deaths, there are almost certainly fewer deaths where flu is identified as the underlying cause compared to Covid-19.
What was claimed
Published on social media
Widely shared on Facebook
Infrared thermometers harm the pineal gland
Incorrect. These devices measure infrared rather than emitting it, so the person whose temperature is being taken isn’t subject to any extra infrared radiation.
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