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A tweet claiming the Prime Minister has died is fake
This was claimed by a fake BBC Breaking News Twitter account. 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.
£20 notes don’t have a secret message about 5G and coronavirus
The so-called 5G tower is actually Margate lighthouse, and there’s no evidence 5G can hurt you. Read
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This video of body bags in a hospital was not filmed in St Mary’s, London
The hospital trust confirmed to us that it wasn’t filmed at St Mary’s and fact checkers have found it was filmed in Ecuador. Read
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This video supposedly showing Covid-19 patients at St Mary’s Hospital, London was actually filmed in Madrid
A video sent by a reader was claimed to show Covid-19 patients lying on the floor of St Mary’s Hospital, London. The video was actually filmed in two different Madrid hospitals in mid-March. Read
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Health
NHS Nightingale does not want art in the post
“Rainbows for Nightingale” was an unofficial appeal for art in the post that spread widely on social media. Read
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McDonald’s is not reopening on 6 April in the UK
A viral post claiming this has been debunked by McDonald’s. Read
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There is no plan to combat the new coronavirus with helicopters spraying disinfectant
Fake advice that five helicopters are about spray the streets with disinfectant has spread all over the world Read
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What counts as essential travel during the Covid-19 lockdown?
We were asked by readers to explain what travel is permitted under the new coronavirus guidance. Read
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Ignore these pranks on Facebook saying lockdown will be lifted in the next few days
Claims circulating on April Fool’s Day have claimed the UK lockdown could be lifted in the next few days. That’s not correct. Read
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Coronavirus: our pledge to you, our readers
Let's tackle bad information together. Read
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