Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/09 | Australia
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: Estadão Verifica
2022/02/08 | Brazil
FALSE: There was no epidemic of H3N2 in Brazil. Those were undercover cases of Omicron in order to hide that vaccines are ineffective against variants.
Fact-Checked by: Agência Lupa
2022/02/08 | Brazil
FALSE: In a Pfizer vaccine clinical trial, all pregnant women lost their babies.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/08 | Canada
FALSE: An image of a miles-long line of cars and trucks shows the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protesting the Covid-19 vaccine mandates in Canada.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/08 | Indonesia
FALSE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo was pictured maskless at an event to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in 2022.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/07 | United States, Feance
FALSE: Flurona is a new variant of the virus that causes Covid-19.
Fact-Checked by: Chequeado
2022/02/07 | Argentina
FALSE: The man attacked in a viral video is a mayor who imposed the health pass and compulsory vaccination for children.
Fact-Checked by: Chequeado
2022/02/07 | Argentina
FALSE: News presenter fainted as a result of vaccination against the COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: Agência Lupa
2022/02/07 | Brazil
FALSE: Children are already protected against the COVID-19 because of their natural immunity.
Fact-Checked by: Estadão Verifica
2022/02/07 | Brazil
MISLEADING: Self-testing kits for COVID-19 are positive for lemon drops because they must increase the number of infections.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/06 | United States
FALSE: Nuremberg code says that mandating masks is a war crime.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/06 | United States
FALSE: Betty White’s death linked to Covid-19 booster.
Fact-Checked by: Estadão Verifica
2022/02/04 | Brazil
FALSE: Face masks make the person inhale their own carbon dioxide and choke and die.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2022/02/04 | Canada
FALSE: Justin Trudeau urges people to shun unvaccinated family members.
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