British Airways hasn’t told their pilots they don’t need Covid-19 vaccine
A Facebook post has also shared baseless claims that some airlines are considering banning vaccinated passengers. Read
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Herald suggests Scotland’s 2006 smoking ban behind drop in heart attacks since 1990
An article in The Herald misleadingly suggested the 2006 Scottish smoking ban was behind a 74% drop in heart attacks since 1990. Read
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The WHO hasn’t said women should be banned from drinking
Confusion seems to stem from a published first draft of the WHO’s global alcohol action plan, which talks about ‘appropriate’ prevention measures among women who are pregnant or of 'childbearing age'. Read
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Charles Bronson has not attacked Ian Huntley
The two men are in different prisons. Read
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You do not need a doctor’s letter to prove exemption from face coverings
Wearing face coverings in certain settings is now a legal requirement but you do not need a doctor’s letter to prove that you are exempt. Read
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The NHS isn’t asking for payment for Covid-19 vaccination passes
Scam emails purporting to be from the NHS are demanding money for a ‘Coronavirus Digital Passport’ to prove vaccination status. Read
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All health secretaries become a shareholder of Genomics England
This is a part of the job, rather than a personal role for Matt Hancock. Read
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Japan hasn’t banned Olympic athletes from taking the knee
Rules prohibiting demonstrations or protests at Olympic venues have been in place for decades. Read
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Ronaldo didn’t visit a mosque in Birmingham
Footage of a lookalike of the Portuguese footballer has been widely shared online. Read
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‘My First Vape’ toy is not real
The mocked up packaging was produced by a Twitter account previously behind a children’s ‘Happy Hour Playset’. Read
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