VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Salty and sour foods DO NOT cause SARS-CoV-2 to ‘explode and dissolve’
It does not protect one from or kill the virus causing COVID-19.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Remdesivir to ‘end’ COVID-19 pandemic MISLEADING
The antiviral drug is not a miracle cure for the novel coronavirus.
FACT SHEET: Five things you need to know about COVID-19 antibodies
As the pharmaceutical industry races to find treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), President Rodrigo Duterte has guaranteed that he will lift quarantine measures in the country once a “cure” is out in the market.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Story claiming Filipino scientist has produced COVID-19 vaccine FALSE
The drug remains to be unregistered at the FDA as of April 28.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Post on Duterte talking about Fabunan drug in speech NOT TRUE
He made no mention of it in his hour-long address.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video claiming drinking water with salt kills novel coronavirus NOT TRUE
There's no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the disease.
FACT CHECK: No, study does not say coconut oil can kill ‘93%’ of colon cancer cells in 2 days
A misleading article from 2018 with a headline saying consumption of coconut oil can eliminate “93%” of “colon bad cells” in two days has recently been resurrected and shared on social media. It also makes a number of inaccurate claims.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Demo video FALSELY claims rum, bleach mix makes ‘rubbing alcohol’
It's an unsafe concoction.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Salt water steam DOES NOT kill coronavirus
Inhaling extremely hot steam has a risk of burn injury, WHO adds.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Posts claiming PH has ‘approved’ COVID-19 cure FALSE
The FDA debunked the claim. Its chief also said the drug has no application for registration yet.
