Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Was Dr. Charles Lieber arrested for developing coronavirus? Fact Check

Online messages claim that Dr. Charles Lieber, the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University,…

5 years ago
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Did doctors in China advise gargling salty water to prevent coronavirus? Fact Check

A message online allegedly from "doctors in China" claims to offer a list of things people can do to protect…

5 years ago
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COVID-19 stands for Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that COVID-19 stands for "Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease", and the 19 originates from the fact that…

5 years ago
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Does video show Chinese protesters tearing down 5G masts? Fact Check

A video claims to show people in China tearing down 5G masts amid claims that the cellular technology is causing…

5 years ago
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Clapping, the NHS and 5G. Is this the most ridiculous coronavirus conspiracy so far?

Conspiracy theories related to the coronavirus pandemic are being more and more unhinged, to the point it's becoming difficult to…

5 years ago
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Is Walmart introducing “staggered shopping schedule”? Fact check

Rumours online claim that Walmart and Sam's Club are introducing a "staggered shopping schedule" to its locations based on age…

5 years ago
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McDonald’s UK reopening April 6th? Fact Check

Messages on social media claim that Mcdonald's UK will be reopening their stores on April 6th for both Drive Thru…

5 years ago
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Are thieves handing out chemically laced masks to rob houses? Fact Check

Messages online claim that during the coronavirus pandemic, thieves are going door to door claiming to be representing the government…

5 years ago
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UK workers need to show letter or face fine during coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

A message is spreading, predominantly in the UK, that claims people need a letter "from tomorrow" from their employer to…

5 years ago
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Has UK banned alcohol consumption amid coronavirus pandemic? Fact Check

Messages online claim that a "strict ban of alcohol" has been issued in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. FALSE…

5 years ago