This page brings together Full Fact’s fact checks on Covid-19, covering common claims, vaccine safety and efficacy, symptoms, treatments, government policies, and misinformation. We review evidence, correct errors, and monitor evolving science to help you make informed decisions.
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The majority of people in hospital with Covid are vaccinated—but early reports suggest that the majority in intensive care are unvaccinated. Read
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Data on adverse events following a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has been misrepresented to suggest one in 17 die. Read
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Some dubious linguistics are being used to link the extinct secret society to the new Covid-19 variant. Read
Multiple Facebook posts suggest, incorrectly, that Boris Johnson may not have received his Covid booster vaccine. Read
An Instagram post makes misleading claims about the Covid-19 survival rate and side effects from the vaccines. Read
A Facebook post misleadingly suggests Covid-19 vaccines were responsible for the deaths of 10 teenagers Read
Footage of a camera crew following three people in hazmat suits has been misinterpreted. Read
The now-dissolved company was named after a Greek letter, like the new Covid-19 variant has been. Read
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There is no Omicron-specific PCR test and the NHS has confirmed the email is a scam. Read
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A graphic showing the risk of Covid-19 transmission between people wearing and not wearing masks contains figures which haven’t been evidenced. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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