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.
Professor Tasuku Honjo said: “I am greatly saddened that my name and that of Kyoto University have been used to spread false accusations and misinformation”. Read
The company, which Captain Tom’s daughter is a director of, helped set the fundraiser up but receives no money from it. Read
Here’s what to keep in mind when looking at photos of crowds. Read
So far there have been very few cases, but doctors have been warned to look out for these symptoms in children. Read
Despite optimistic reports, Britain is still in need of skilled farm labour. Read
The money will be spent on charities in each of the four UK nations. Read
A Facebook post about NHS PPE shortages has been falsely attributed to Jennifer Saunders. Read
Health
Event 201 was an event organised in October 2019 to simulate what might happen if there was a “high-level” pandemic. Read
There have been around 21,000 deaths in UK hospitals of people who’ve tested positive for the new coronavirus. Read
A Facebook post has incorrectly claimed that McDonald’s branches in the UK reopened on Monday 27 April. Read
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