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We do not test 330,000 people a day for Covid-19
The true number of people tested for Covid-19 each day, under the Test and Trace programme for England, is about 52,000 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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Why this poll gives a misleading view on how many people the public think Covid-19 has killed
By using a mean average, the results overstated what the average Brit thinks the death rate has been. Read
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What are the quarantine rules if you return to the UK from abroad?
Our readers have asked us to explain the guidance around self-isolating if you have visited another country. Read
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Ordinary face masks are not harmful
Mask wearing is not harmful for most people, apart from rare instances involving tight-fitting N95 respirators. Read
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A baseless paper that linked skin cells, 5G and coronavirus has been retracted
The paper made claims about how 5G waves could be absorbed by skin cells and produce coronavirus but provided no credible evidence. Read
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Facebook post on lockdown rule changes are right for certain parts of England
As of 31 July, the lockdown rules changed for people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire. Read
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Viral Facebook post incorrectly claims that a list of PPE contracts are all unfulfilled
PPE procurement is under scrutiny but claims that all these contracts were unfulfilled is not evidenced. Read
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The BBC did not say that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is planning to put microchips in Covid-19 vaccines
The article in question is a speculative article on the future of travel and does not mention microchips. Read
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The evidence shows surgical masks do offer protection from Covid-19
A viral video claims surgical masks are “no good” as they don’t offer complete protection to the wearer. Evidence shows masks still have benefits. Read
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Washing your glasses with soap can help prevent fogging when wearing a mask
The soap disrupts the surface tension which causes the fogging. Read
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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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