• Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Baby formula companies providing free product during coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

5 years ago

Various messages spreading online claim that parents can obtain free cases of baby formula during the coronavirus outbreak by calling…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Gargling warm salty water eliminates the coronavirus? Fact Check

5 years ago

A viral message spreading on social media claims that gargling warm water mixed with salt or vinegar will eliminate the…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Image shows train car with COVID-19 markings? Fact Check

5 years ago

An image of a railroad train car appears to show the marking COVID-19 on its side. FALSE Some on social…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Holding breath for 10 seconds detects coronavirus? Fact Check

5 years ago

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

  • Fact Check

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

5 years ago

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

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Has Daniel Radcliffe been infected with coronavirus? Fact Check

5 years ago

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

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

5 years ago

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

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

5 years ago

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

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

5 years ago

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

  • Twitter

Twitter launches new “manipulated media” tag to fight misinformation

5 years ago

Twitter has introduced its "manipulated media" tag on its platform for the first time to let their users know that…