VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Two doctors FALSELY claim RT-PCR tests are not accurate to detect COVID-19
RT-PCR remains to be the “gold standard” in diagnosing COVID-19.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim that natural immunity from COVID-19 infection better than vaccine NEEDS CONTEXT
This claim made by Dante Maravillas could mislead because he omitted the limitations of the Israel-based study and did not properly define the term “natural immunity."
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Silipin ang mga iminungkahing ahensya ng kalusugan para sa virology at pagkontrol sa sakit
Halos dalawang taon na ang coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, at ang mga variant ng novel coronavirus ay nagiging “fitter and better” sa panghahawa ng sakit sa mga tao, ayon sa World Health Organization (WHO).
VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Inside the proposed health agencies for virology and disease control
Almost two years into the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, variants of the novel coronavirus are getting “fitter and better” at transmission in humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Photo of child in PPE taken in Vietnam, NOT in PH
The Ho Chi Minh Center for Disease Control has given more information about the child's hospitalization.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Viral ‘SinoVac guidelines’ list is BOGUS
The same fake list also circulated among Filipinos in March.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim on COVID-19 vaccines hiding graphene oxide NOT TRUE
While Kingston did say that the ingredient was purposely not included, she misleadingly added it was because billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates wanted to keep the vaccine formulation a secret.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim that DOH does not monitor vaccine-related deaths FALSE
The DOH does track fatalities and serious adverse effects following immunization.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Filipina vlogger’s claim on PCR effectiveness is FALSE
This needs context. PCR testing is being done to detect the Ebola virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and Zika virus. It is a method that allows scientists to make multiple copies of DNA, a double-stranded molecule that contains information to create cells, bacteria, and viruses.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Retired med professor makes BASELESS claim about ‘danger’ of COVID-19 vaccine
Health authorities and the institution the retired professor previously worked with issued statements challenging his claim.
