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It was widely reported that a survey showed men over six foot tall are more likely to be infected with coronavirus. However, the research does not prove this. Read
A viral Facebook post claims Spain had a much lower Covid-19 death toll than the UK at the end of July. That’s correct but isn’t the best way to compare the risk of getting Covid-19 in each country. Read
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The company said in a press release that they are worried the current economic climate would lead to more abandoned pets. Read
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Leicester City Council said that no one is being forced by them to take Covid-19 tests. Read
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Local coronavirus case data is easy to find, but needs to be read carefully Read
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The true number of people tested for Covid-19 each day, under the Test and Trace programme for England, is about 52,000 Read
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By using a mean average, the results overstated what the average Brit thinks the death rate has been. Read
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Our readers have asked us to explain the guidance around self-isolating if you have visited another country. Read
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Mask wearing is not harmful for most people, apart from rare instances involving tight-fitting N95 respirators. Read
The paper made claims about how 5G waves could be absorbed by skin cells and produce coronavirus but provided no credible evidence. Read
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