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Far more people have died of Covid-19 in the UK than in Japan
Far more people have died of Covid-19 in the UK than in Japan, but we don’t yet know why Read
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We don’t know the true Covid-19 survival rate yet
We don’t have a good idea of how many people have had Covid-19 yet, so don’t know how many have survived it. Read
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The 1918 pandemic did have a deadly second wave, but not due to quarantine being lifted
The 1918 outbreak is considered one of the most deadly pandemics in history. Read
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Police officers around the world have died from Covid-19
This post incorrectly claims that there are no reports of police officers dying from Covid-19. Read
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This photo of Brighton was taken during the coronavirus lockdown
Metadata from the photo showed it was taken when social distancing rules were in place. Read
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Can children transmit the new coronavirus to other people?
The evidence to date suggests that it is uncommon for children to transmit the new coronavirus. Widespread antibody testing is required to fully understand this issue. Read
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Can you go to work if your partner works in a ward treating Covid-19 patients?
It depends on your specific circumstances. Read
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Testing positive for Covid-19 doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get ill
The ONS found there was no evidence that the rate of infection differed by age, but being infected doesn’t necessarily mean you become ill. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Claims about who’s paid by the state aren’t very meaningful
People can be supported by the state in lots of ways, by employment, benefits or pensions. Read
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Health
Lockdown rules mean you can’t meet someone from another household if you’ve got your child with you
We’ve been asked whether parents can meet people from other households with their child. This is not currently allowed. Read
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