The BBC did not claim 350 people attended anti-lockdown protests
A widely shared screenshot suggesting otherwise has itself been faked. 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.
Ian Brown wrong to claim Japan refuses blood from anyone who’s been vaccinated
Lead singer of The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, has falsely claimed that Japan has stopped anyone vaccinated for Covid-19 from giving blood. Read
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No evidence Nobel Laureate said vaccinated people will die in two years
Luc Montagnier has expressed opposition to Covid-19 vaccines. Read
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Matt Hancock wrong about number of Bolton vaccinations
Official figures put the town’s highest number of people vaccinated in a single day at 5,465, not tens of thousands. Read
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The UK does not have the worst death toll in Europe, when you account for population
It has recorded the 14th highest number of Covid-19 deaths per million people. Read
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The Covid-19 vaccines have not only been tested on healthy people as claimed
A video on Facebook makes various claims about Covid-19 vaccines which are wrong or could use more context. Read
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The Moderna vaccine contains SM-102 not chloroform
A widely circulated video of a product safety leaflet for SM-102, shows the profile of SM-102 in solution with chloroform, which is known for its toxicity. Read
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Getting a Covid-19 vaccine doesn’t mean you can connect to Bluetooth
This rumour is totally false. Read
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Having a Covid-19 vaccine doesn’t make you more vulnerable to the disease
A Facebook post that claims people who are vaccinated may become particularly ill from ‘vaccine enhancement syndrome’ is completely wrong. Read
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Freedom March video littered with false claims about Covid-19 cures
A speech made by a prominent anti-lockdown influencer includes false claims about Ivermectin, vitamin D and hydroxychloroquine. Read
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