Get clear and trusted health facts. We explain symptoms, treatments, and health advice in simple language you can understand.
Health
The number of deaths from Covid-19 far exceeds the number of deaths from flu in a given season, despite the much stricter controls in place. Read
Health
Single Covid-19 cases in educational settings are being traced centrally, instead of by local teams Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Mayor of Greater Manchester suggested that staff in closed pubs and bars in Bolton had no access to support. Read
Health
They will both now appear in the same weekly document. Read
Health
It’s just that they are both now published in the same weekly document. Read
Health
Acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth claimed incorrectly that the ONS doesn’t show where Covid-19 ranks among all causes of death. Read
The Irish system will cost €700 million for the first year, not £773,000 which is just the cost of developing the app. Read
Health
Readers have asked Full Fact to explain how lockdown rules impact their relationships. Read
Health
One target was met before it was announced. The data has not been published that would let us check the other. Read
Health
It is £500 for the whole period of self-isolation, not £500 per week. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
Subscribe to weekly email newsletters from Full Fact for updates on politics, immigration, health and more. Our fact checks are free to read but not to produce, so you will also get occasional emails about fundraising and other ways you can help. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we use your data see our Privacy Policy.
