Fact-Checked by: Agência Lupa
2020/05/15 | Brazil
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: Aos Fatos
2020/05/14 | Brazil
FALSE: COVID-19 deaths are caused by bacteria and therefore the disease should be treated with aspirin.
Fact-Checked by: PolitiFact
2020/04/24 | United States
FALSE: “Ultraviolet Radiation is administered into the body as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses and this has been used for a while now.”
Fact-Checked by: CheckNews
2020/04/22 | France
FALSE: Prevotella bacteria is responsible for COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2020/04/20 | France
FALSE: The intestinal bacteria named Prevotella is actually killing patients suffering from COVID-19 after they are with the virus.
Fact-Checked by: TheJournal.ie
2020/04/15 | Ireland
FALSE: Anti-bacterial mouthwash which has been watered down is an effective substitute for hand sanitiser
Fact-Checked by: Rappler
2020/03/25 | Philippines
False: A claim on Facebook that began to circulate around Wednesday, 3/25/20, says putting a peeled onion in any room can remove “all viruses and bacteria including coronavirus.”
Fact-Checked by: Factcheck.Vlaanderen
2020/03/18 | Belgium
No evidence: Forest bacteria can help against the spread of COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: VERA Files
2020/02/28 | Philippines
Partially false: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said the novel coronavirus is similar to HIV in that the virus weakens the body, destroys white blood cells, bacteria takes over, leading to pneumonia.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/01/29 | Turkey
False: The virus is entirely different from all the known virus forms. It activates all bacterias and other viruses in human body.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/01/29 | Turkey
False: The virus is entirely different from all the known virus forms. It activates all bacterias and other viruses in human body.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/01/29 | Turkey
False: The virus is entirely different from all the known virus forms. It activates all bacterias and other viruses in human body.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/01/29 | Turkey
False: The virus is entirely different from all the known virus forms. It activates all bacterias and other viruses in human body.
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