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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When talking about monitoring Covid-19, Boris Johnson referred to detecting it in the water supply when he meant to say wastewater. Read
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The statistics in this Facebook post are wrong. Many people are dying of Covid-19 in the UK. Read
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Dominic Raab was wrong to say that people can see both their parents at once as long as they all social distance. Read
Cumbria Road Police said that the picture is from an incident they dealt with. Read
Some people with severe Covid-19 develop blood clotting problems, but this doesn’t mean that pneumonia is a misdiagnosis. Read
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Newspapers have incorrectly reported the results of a review of evidence relating to Covid-19 in children. Read
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Facebook polls cannot be said to represent the wider population. Read
There is no Covid-19 vaccine yet, but this law does not say you can be forced to get the injection. Read
The post says phases will start on 18 May, 8 June, 29 June, 20 July and 10 August. Read
The best preventive measure is still regular hand washing. Read
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