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.
The Irish system will cost €700 million for the first year, not £773,000 which is just the cost of developing the app. Read
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It is £500 for the whole period of self-isolation, not £500 per week. Read
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We are not mistaking normal autumn illness for a “second wave” Read
It has been claimed on social media that challenging someone who is not wearing a face covering could result in a fine. Read
Antibody tests which detect whether someone had Covid-19 in the past may pick up antibodies to other coronaviruses. Read
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Serco has been contracted during the pandemic to assist with facilities management and contact tracing call centres. Read
Health
This is a misreading of data on the number of outbreaks or clusters identified by Public Health England. Read
An Instagram post compares recent Covid-19 and obesity mortality rates which are not representative of the wider picture. Read
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Government scientists warned that new cases could double every week, which some people say is not realistic. Read
A viral post compares the number of deaths from cancer, suicide, alcohol and Covid-19 in Ireland, but it gets a lot wrong. 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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