Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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Has UK government announced mandatory leave for workplaces on March 6th? Fact Check

Messages on social media claim the UK government announced measures to force all workplaces with over 10 employees to have…

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Did Dean Koontz “Eyes of Darkness” predict 2019 coronavirus? Fact Check

Claims spreading online purport that the book "Eyes of Darkness" by Dean Koontz predicted the 2019 coronavirus outbreak. MOSTLY FALSE…

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Has CDC recommended shaving facial hair to protect against coronavirus? Fact Check

Messages on social media purport that he CDC has recommended men shave their facial hair to help protect against the…

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Can garlic help protect against 2019 coronavirus? Fact Check

Rumours on the Internet advocate eating garlic in order to protect yourself from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus strain and the…

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The “friend’s uncle” list of coronavirus “facts” – Fact Check

A series of "facts" about the 2019 coronavirus strain are spreading across social media that - according to the message…

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Drinking water and keeping throat moist protects against coronavirus? Fact Check

Various warnings circulating social media claim that keeping your throat moist and drinking water regularly will help prevent you from…

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“Human Coronavirus” on back of disinfectant bottles proof cover-up? Fact Check

Videos spreading on social media show various people looking at the small print of anti-bacterial or disinfectant products and highlighting…

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Did The Simpsons predict the coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

Claims are spreading that TV show The Simpsons correctly predicted the coronavirus outbreak back in a 1993 episode. FALSE Claims…

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Did Corona Extra tweet inappropriate posts about coronavirus? Fact Check

Screenshots of tweets allegedly made by the Corona Extra lager Twitter account are spreading under the wake of the coronavirus…

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