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.
Many scientists are working on a vaccine to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, but it will likely be 18 months before it is available for public use. Read
While people have received a genuine text from the government about the new coronavirus lockdown rules, one about monitoring their movement is fake. Read
Misinformation Toolkit
There’s a lot of misinformation about Covid-19, so Full Fact is sharing its top tips on how to check if a claim is true. Read
This is not a real news story. Read
Not enough is known about the new coronavirus to say that the number of deaths in the UK will grow at the same rates as Italy. Read
Hundreds of thousands have shared claims on Facebook that pets don’t carry the virus. Read
Russia currently has no nationwide restrictions of this kind. Read
This is a fake story that uses a picture of a lion in South Africa from 2016. Read
The adoption centre said they were worried by a number of phone calls. Read
The Italian Prime Minister has not said his country has exhausted all options to fight against the new coronavirus pandemic and has not pleaded with God to “rescue your people.” This quote is made up. Read
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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