Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
An image being shared online is a fair reflection of what we know about the death tolls from Covid-19 and the Blitz. Read
The picture was originally attributed to bees at a National Trust property, but actually seems to come from a beekeeper who partly curated the pattern. Read
Viral Facebook posts falsely claim criminals are handing out face masks doused in chemicals that cause unconsciousness so they can rob houses. Read
Those in the most heavily affected areas will get up to £1,340 and the rest will get up to £890. Read
The group have said they do not support the message of the stickers. Read
The footballer did not reply when she tweeted at him. Read
Final year nursing students were asked to start being paid to work for the NHS early, but now that is ending. Read
Boris Johnson did not write a letter asking the public for their thoughts on mandatory RFID microchips. Read
Fluoride is added to toothpaste and water to help prevent tooth decay. The only potential negative effect of fluoride at levels recommended in the UK is teeth discolouration. Read
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“COVID-19 exposure notifications” is not an app—it is an API that can work with tracing apps if they are downloaded. Read
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