Boris Johnson hasn’t had three Covid-19 vaccines
One of the pictures circulated on social media shows the PM receiving a flu vaccination. Read
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Covid-19 fact checks
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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Boris Johnson was wrong to say that “everybody” is entitled to extra self-isolation support
People are not entitled to the equivalent of the living wage while they self-isolate, and a £500 support payment is only for those on benefits or in hardship. Read
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Richard Tice makes misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines and fertility
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
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Young people do face a small risk from Covid
Death and severe disease are very unlikely, but there is not no risk of them “at all”. Read
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Vaccines have not caused daily cases to increase
There are more daily cases than July of last year despite high vaccine coverage. Read
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TfL is part of self-isolation pilot scheme
TfL initially suggested it wasn’t part of the scheme. Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak said they wouldn't be self-isolating due to being part of the pilot themselves, before the decision was reversed. Read
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Average Covid-19 victim dies years before they otherwise would
In an allegedly leaked WhatsApp message, Boris Johnson appeared to claim that the average age of Covid-19 deaths is higher than the average life expectancy. Read
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Free paper repeats falsehoods on deaths following vaccination
There’s no proof 1,400 people have died because of the vaccination. Read
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Lord Sumption made several errors about Covid on Today
More than 100,000 deaths have been caused by Covid, and it has killed thousands of people who had no pre-existing condition. Read
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Photo doesn’t show Covid protest in Paris
A widely shared photograph on social media was actually taken during World Cup celebrations in 2018. Read
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