Fact Check

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Holding breath for 10 seconds detects coronavirus? Fact Check

A message spreading through social media - specifically Facebook and WhatsApp - claims to offer several tips about coronavirus, namely…

6 years ago
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Is Lidl Club giving away TV’s to those who comment on and share a Facebook post? Fact Check

A Facebook page is offering to give away TV's to "14 lucky fans" if they comment and share a Facebook…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Has Daniel Radcliffe been infected with coronavirus? Fact Check

Online rumours claim that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has been tested positive for coronavirus. FALSE The rumour was started…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Is Corona Beer facing loss because of name confusion with coronavirus? Fact Check

Messages online claim that the owners of Corona, the lager brand, have reported a significant loss in profits due to…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Are children immune to the 2019 coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that children are immune to the 2019 coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak. FALSE While it is true that…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Trump claim president should be impeached if Dow Jones falls? Fact Check

In the midst of significant plummet of the Dow Jones stock market index to the backdrop of the coronavirus outbreak…

6 years ago
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Could Bloomberg have given each US citizen $1 million from ad spend? Fact Check

Claims are spreading that Michael Bloomberg could have given $1 million dollars to each US citizen using the money he…

6 years ago
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Has UK government announced mandatory leave for workplaces on March 6th? Fact Check

Messages on social media claim the UK government announced measures to force all workplaces with over 10 employees to have…

6 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Dean Koontz “Eyes of Darkness” predict 2019 coronavirus? Fact Check

Claims spreading online purport that the book "Eyes of Darkness" by Dean Koontz predicted the 2019 coronavirus outbreak. MOSTLY FALSE…

6 years ago
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Has CDC recommended shaving facial hair to protect against coronavirus? Fact Check

Messages on social media purport that he CDC has recommended men shave their facial hair to help protect against the…

6 years ago