The Maytrix Group receives no money from Captain Tom’s fundraiser
The company, which Captain Tom’s daughter is a director of, helped set the fundraiser up but receives no money from it. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Here’s what you should know about photos where people look like they aren’t social distancing
Here’s what to keep in mind when looking at photos of crowds. Read
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This letter about inflammation in children is real but only refers to a handful of cases
So far there have been very few cases, but doctors have been warned to look out for these symptoms in children. Read
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A picture of one boy who died has been mistakenly used to cover stories on the deaths of two other boys
Posts on Facebook suggest a media conspiracy because a picture of a deceased Irish teenager has been used to illustrate the deaths of two other boys. Read
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Some context for the claims that Romanian seasonal workers are taking UK workers’ jobs
Despite optimistic reports, Britain is still in need of skilled farm labour. Read
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It’s incorrect that the money raised by Captain Tom is only going towards the NHS in England
The money will be spent on charities in each of the four UK nations. Read
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No, Jennifer Saunders did not write this statement about PPE shortages
A Facebook post about NHS PPE shortages has been falsely attributed to Jennifer Saunders. Read
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Health
Event 201 didn’t predict the Covid-19 pandemic
Event 201 was an event organised in October 2019 to simulate what might happen if there was a “high-level” pandemic. Read
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Figure comparing arena capacity to Covid-19 deaths needs context
There have been around 21,000 deaths in UK hospitals of people who’ve tested positive for the new coronavirus. Read
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UK branches of McDonald’s did not reopen on 27 April
A Facebook post has incorrectly claimed that McDonald’s branches in the UK reopened on Monday 27 April. Read
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