Police officers around the world have died from Covid-19
This post incorrectly claims that there are no reports of police officers dying from Covid-19. 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.
This photo of Brighton was taken during the coronavirus lockdown
Metadata from the photo showed it was taken when social distancing rules were in place. Read
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Health
Can you go to work if your partner works in a ward treating Covid-19 patients?
It depends on your specific circumstances. Read
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Testing positive for Covid-19 doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get ill
The ONS found there was no evidence that the rate of infection differed by age, but being infected doesn’t necessarily mean you become ill. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Claims about who’s paid by the state aren’t very meaningful
People can be supported by the state in lots of ways, by employment, benefits or pensions. Read
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Health
Lockdown rules mean you can’t meet someone from another household if you’ve got your child with you
We’ve been asked whether parents can meet people from other households with their child. This is not currently allowed. Read
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Health
Covid-19 deaths in care homes have started to fall
Keir Starmer was right, in one way, to say that deaths in care homes were rising. In another way, Boris Johnson was right to disagree. Read
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Health
Can I move to a different home during lockdown?
There is different guidance on this depending on the circumstances. Read
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Health
Government guidance did say it was ‘very unlikely’ people in care homes would be infected with Covid-19
Boris Johnson was incorrect to say government guidance had not said it was ‘very unlikely’ that people in care homes would get the new coronavirus Read
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It’s true that recent changes to lockdown rules are slightly different throughout the UK
The UK government can only change lockdown rules for England. Read
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