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Experts say soap and water is preferable, but high alcohol sanitiser does work
Experts say soap and water is preferable, but high alcohol sanitiser does work. 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 is not a vaccine for the 2019 coronavirus
There are many different types of coronavirus, and they can affect humans or animals. Read
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What can you do to avoid the new coronavirus?
The official guidance recommends washing your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds, and always when you arrive at home or work, and eat or handle food. Read
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What to do if you think you have the new coronavirus
If you think you may have the new coronavirus, the NHS advice for people throughout the UK is to call 111. Do not visit your GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Read
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What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?
The symptoms of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, include a cough, high temperature and shortness of breath. Read
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It’s true these things kill more people each day than Covid-19 has so far
Cancer, diabetes, and snake bites all cause more deaths than Covid-19 has so far. Read
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A rash is now listed as a possible symptom of the new coronavirus
Symptoms include a persistent cough, and high temperature. Read
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Children aren’t immune from the new coronavirus
Claims that children can’t get Covid-19 are incorrect. Read
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Viral post about someone’s uncle’s coronavirus advice is not all it’s cracked up to be
The viral post makes a number of claims about the symptoms of and ways to prevent Covid-19, but not all of them are right. Read
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We fact checked claims about avoiding social contact and how you wash clothes in the face of the new coronavirus
An ‘essential guide’ to avoiding the new coronavirus by the Daily Mail includes several pieces of advice not recommended by the government. Read
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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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