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.
Neil Oliver recently incorrectly said that Covid-19 vaccines don’t offer any protection against transmission or infection from the virus. Read
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A widely shared video on social media, featuring an interview with a funeral director contains false information about the Covid-19 pandemic. Read
Claims that the vaccines contain a parasite normally found in fish eggs are completely untrue. Read
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The government has changed its statement about the lab in question, but has not explained the discrepancy or why inaccurate information was originally released. Read
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The vaccines are not perfect, and the vast majority of vulnerable people have been vaccinated, so the small proportion who get seriously ill still amount to a lot of people. Read
A social media post repeats a widely debunked claim that a pilot working for a US airline died during a flight. Read
The total NHS Test and Trace budget for two years has been misused. Read
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A video on Facebook shares several common types of harmful misinformation about Covid-19 and the vaccines. Read
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There are things to take into account when you see UK data compared with other countries. Read
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A guest misused a PHE report, which does not show that vaccinated people are more likely to catch the disease 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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