Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
Health
Graphics containing false advice about the new coronavirus, with Unicef branding have been spreading online. Read
There’s no reason to believe that the new coronavirus can survive for long periods on packages from affected areas. Read
There are many different types of coronavirus, and they can affect humans or animals. Read
Cancer, diabetes, and snake bites all cause more deaths than Covid-19 has so far. Read
The viral post makes a number of claims about the symptoms of and ways to prevent Covid-19, but not all of them are right. Read
Claims on Facebook overestimate the scale of Labour’s hospital PFI contracts. Read
A fake article about a kidnapped girl appears to be an attempt to access a user’s Facebook account. Read
Grenfell Tower was not built by a Labour council. Read
It is perfectly safe to keep chopped onions in the fridge for up to a week. Read
There is no specific EU law on banning dredging, but while some governance does affect it, it does not prevent it. Read
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