Internet Hoaxes

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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…

5 years ago
  • 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…

5 years ago
  • 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…

5 years ago
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Could Bloomberg have given each US citizen $1 million from ad spend? Fact Check

Claims are spreading that Michael Bloomberg could have given $1 million dollars to each US citizen using the money he…

5 years ago
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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…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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…

5 years ago
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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…

5 years ago
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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…

5 years ago
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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…

5 years ago
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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…

5 years ago