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

2020/05/26 | Ukraine

FALSE: The coronavirus disease is caused by a bacterium that, in turn, causes thrombosis. Moreover, these bacteria get stronger under the influence of the 5G waves.

Fact-Checked by: Fatabyyano

2020/05/25 | Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia

FALSE: Italian doctor accuse WHO of misleading the world about COVID-19 as COVID-19 is caused by bacteria not virus.

Fact-Checked by: FactCrescendo

2020/05/25 | India

FALSE: COVID-19 is a bacteria causing death due to thrombosis.

Fact-Checked by: Rappler

2020/05/24 | Philippines

FALSE: COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is a form of bacteria that can be cured by aspirin.

Fact-Checked by: AFP

2020/05/24 | Philippines

FALSE: Mulitple Facebook posts shared thousands of times claim the Italian health ministry has discovered COVID-19 is caused by bacteria. The posts go on to claim the health ministry discovered COVID-19 is exacerbated by 5G technology and can be cured using painkillers and antibiotics.

Fact-Checked by: Science Feedback

2020/05/18 | United States

misleading: UV-C lamps can kill 99.99% of all bacteria, viruses, and mold on any surface in ten seconds, yet is 100% safe for humans and pets.

Fact-Checked by: Correctiv

2020/05/16 | Germany

Partially false: A photo of a petri bowl with germs is shared on Facebook with the claim that the bacteria are from a used face medical mask and show that wearing it is dangerous; you get breathing problems, skin problems or a sty at the eyelid.

Fact-Checked by: Correctiv

2020/05/15 | Germany

Partially false: A meme on Facebook claims that when you wear a mask you inhale too much CO2 and less oxygen, increasing the risk of a lung disease. Furthermore, the mask gets full of bacteria and can’t hold back viruses.

Fact-Checked by: Agência Lupa

2020/05/15 | Brazil

FALSE: Italy’s Ministry of Health has discovered that COVID-19 deaths are caused by a bacteria, not by the novel coronavirus.

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.”

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