Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/09/21 | Taiwan
The CoronaVirusFacts/DatosCoronaVirus Alliance Database
Here is the database that gathers all of the falsehoods that have been detected by the CoronaVirusFacts/DatosCoronaVirus alliance. This database unites fact-checkers in more than 70 countries and includes articles published in at least 40 languages. Para búsquedas en español, haz clic aquí. Faça buscas em português aqui.
Fact-Checked by: Newtral.es
2020/07/06 | Spain
FALSE: Banana blocks the entrance of the coronavirus in cells
Fact-Checked by: Animal Político
2020/07/03 | Mexico
FALSE: Banana contains a lectin that is a powerful anti-COVID19 agent, blocking the virus from entering the cell. Eating a banana a day is recommended.
Fact-Checked by: FactCrescendo
2020/03/18 | India
False: Australian researchers have found that bananas can help prevent infection of COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: VERA Files
2020/03/18 | Philippines
FALSE: A video claims Australian scientists said bananas can prevent COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: LeadStories
2020/03/17 | United States
False: Eating bananas prevents coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Fatabyyano
2020/03/15 | Middle East, North Africa
False: Study from Queensland Australia says that eating a banana a day prevents COVID-19 because of Vitamin B6.
Fact-Checked by: Rappler
2020/03/15 | Philippines
False: Research made by scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia has proven that bananas improve your immune system and help prevent COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: FactCheck Georgia
2020/01/29 | Georgia
Fake news: The article includes a compilation of different false claims and manipulative photos: 1) false claim saying that there was identified infected person in Georgia, 2) false claim about banana being a source of spread of coronavirus, 3) false claim saying that chinese passengers getting fever medication, 4) false claim about Georgian doctors refusing to screen passengers on the coronavirus in the airport
Fact-Checked by: Myth Detector
2020/01/28 | Georgia, Russia
False: Coronavirus was spread via bananas
Fact-Checked by: VoxCheck
2020/01/26 | Ukraine
MISLEADING: The dangerous virus is transmitted through bananas.
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