Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did study show majority of COVID-19 fatalities had Ibuprofen in their system? Fact Check

Warnings are circulating online that claim a recent study by a laboratory in Vienna concluded that the vast majority of…

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  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Gargling warm salty water eliminates the coronavirus? Fact Check

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

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  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Holding breath for 10 seconds detects coronavirus? Fact Check

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

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Has Daniel Radcliffe been infected with coronavirus? Fact Check

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

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

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

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  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

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  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

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  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Watch out for UK government coronavirus “tax rebate” email scam

UK readers should be aware of a new spate of email scams exploiting the 2019 coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak that claim…

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