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  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

“Text from NHS worker” advises people not to buy bread. Fact Check

A message that claims is derived from an "NHS worker" advises everyone to stay indoors and not to leave the…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Can you wear medical mask both ways depending if you’re sick? Fact Check

Various online messages purport to show how to correctly wear a medical mask. The messages claim you should wear the…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Lemons, hot water and bicarbonate can cure COVID-19? Fact Check

Messages online claim that drinking hot water with lemons will cure or prevent the COVID-19 disease. FALSE We have seen…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

“I have no income due to coronavirus” payment relief viral message. Fact Check

A message online claims that those who have experienced loss of income due to the coronavirus outbreak can only claim…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Image of coffins shows coronavirus victims who died in Italy on one day? Fact Check

A picture of coffins spreading on social media claims to show the number of people who died in one day…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

COPD and asthma sufferers can get 5 day rescue pack amid coronavirus? Fact Check

A claim on social media states that those in the UK with asthma or COPD can contact their GP in…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Do people need to be home by 11.40pm to avoid disinfectant spray? Fact Check

A message spreading across social media warns readers to make sure they are "off the street" by 11.40pm and have…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Video shows man forcibly arrested during lockdown in Italy? Fact Check

A video is spreading that purports to show Italian police arresting a man with a "leg sweep" who was violating…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Sky News taken down news report video about the coronavirus? Fact Check

A YouTube video claims that a Sky News report about treating coronavirus patients at the Cremona Hospital in Lombardy in…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Putin releases 500 lions on streets during coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

An apparent screenshot of a news broadcast is spreading online that appears to show a story claiming Russian president Vladimir…

6 years ago