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.
We don’t have long-term data on the use of the vaccines in pregnancy, but our knowledge is growing, and the evidence we do have so far is reassuring. Read
Health
A 2020 court case, known as Bell vs Tavistock, doesn’t mean it’s illegal to vaccinate teenagers without parental consent or a court order Read
Education
A Mail Online article incorrectly claims ‘23% of parents of secondary pupils will insist their children wear masks’. Read
Health
A social media post falsely claims Germany’s government no longer recommends Covid-19 vaccination. Read
Health
We fact check this, and several other claims. Read
Health
Severe disease and death are very rare, but still more common than the Mail claimed. Read
Health
This comes from what seems to be a fake transcript of a court hearing that never happened. Read
Health
Getting vaccinated is still effective, and far safer, whether you’ve had the disease or not. Read
Health
A TCW article misuses data about Covid-19 deaths and deaths after vaccinations to make false claims about vaccine safety. Read
A Facebook post falsely claims Wetherspoons is offering a meal and drinks voucher to celebrate pubs fully reopening after lockdown. 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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