Fact-Checked by: VERA Files
2020/12/17 | Philippines
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: VoxCheck
2020/09/26 | Ukraine
FALSE: Non-contact Infrared Thermometers are dangerous because of the laser.
Fact-Checked by: Myth Detector
2020/09/23 | Georgia
FALSE: The laser radiation of the non-contact thermometers is hazardous
Fact-Checked by: Ellinika Hoaxes
2020/09/22 | Greece
FALSE: IR thermometers used to check the temperature of possible COVID-19 cases can cause damage to the pituitary gland.
Fact-Checked by: Factly
2020/09/01 | India
FALSE: Using the infrared thermometer on the forehead will not harm the glands in the head
Fact-Checked by: Agência Lupa
2020/08/14 | Brazil
FALSE: Infrared thermometer can damage the pineal gland
Fact-Checked by: Aos Fatos
2020/08/14 | Brazil
FALSE: Infrared thermometer damages the pineal gland
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/07/22 | Turkey
FALSE: Non-contact thermometers emit infrared rays, which damage the pineal gland just behind the forehead.
Fact-Checked by: La Nación
2020/07/03 | Costa Rica
FALSE: Infrared thermometers cause brain damage.
Fact-Checked by: Facta
2020/06/30 | Italy
FALSE: A video which claims that infrared thermometers would be “killing us” by altering our central nervous system.
Fact-Checked by: Chequeado
2020/06/26 | Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Spain
FALSE: Infrared thermometers damage neurons.
Fact-Checked by: La Silla Vacía
2020/06/26 | Colombia
FALSE: Infrared thermometers kill neurons.
Fact-Checked by: Colombiacheck
2020/06/26 | Colombia
FALSE: Infrared thermometers destroy neurons.
Fact-Checked by: Verificado
2020/06/25 | Mexico
FALSE: Infrared thermometers kill neurons and damage the eyes.
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