COVID-19 Watch

Our coverage of mis- and disinformation about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, including fact checks and fact sheets.

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Fact-Check, COVID-19 Watch

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Video claiming WHO ‘reversed’ its advice on lockdowns FALSE

A WHO official has clarified that they have not…

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Fact-Check, COVID-19 Watch

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Posts claiming two ways to wear medical masks NOT TRUE

Several health authorities say the same thing:…

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Fact-Check, COVID-19 Watch

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB post FALSELY claims coronavirus is not real, paints INACCURATE comparison of COVID-19 situation abroad

The post also echoed already-debunked claims in…

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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB post on the ‘dangers of face masks’ carries multiple FALSE claims

Properly designed masks are porous, allowing…

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Fact-Check, COVID-19 Watch

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Wearing a face mask DOES NOT cause cancer

The post is premised on a false and…

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Reports, Fact-Check, COVID-19 Watch

VERA FILES FACT SHEET: The ‘new’ coronavirus strain, explained

While the Philippines continues to grapple with…

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