VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Prolonged mask use DOES NOT cause hypoxia
It's been debunked by several public health experts and WHO.
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Mutations and misunderstandings: Are we now dealing with a supercharged COVID-19?
Early this month, a study went up on the pre-print server bioRxiv. In it, the research team builds the case for “the emergence of a more transmissible form” of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic. Mutations, essentially tiny changes to the virus’ genetic code, may reflect on the overall structure of the spike protein.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim that semen kills and prevents COVID-19 FALSE
This post is false. Don't believe it.
FACT CHECK: Duterte’s claim that COVID-19 is airborne needs context; wrong in saying China has highest death toll
President Rodrigo Duterte made two inaccurate claims about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in his previous late night speeches: that the novel coronavirus is airborne, and that China has registered the highest death toll.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Pahayag ni Duque na “mamasa-masang lalamunan” maaaring panlaban sa COVID-19 salungat sa WHO advisory
Hindi tama ang rekomendasyon ni Health Secretary Francisco Duque III na uminom ng maraming tubig at panatilihing basa ng lalamunan bilang proteksyon laban sa new coronavirus.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Duque’s statement that ‘moist throat’ can prevent COVID-19 contradicts WHO advisory
Drinking water does not prevent coronavirus infection, the World Health Organization said.
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Novel coronavirus: Six things you need to know
What exactly is the new coronavirus?
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Manila Vice Mayor Lacuna demos wrong way to wear surgical masks, calls it the ‘proper’ way
The WHO, Philippine Red Cross and DOH said there is only one way to wear surgical masks.
