Fact-Checked by: Newtral.es
2020/03/19 | Spain
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
2020/03/19 | Spain
False: The parks of Adra, in Spain, are being fumigated with poison.
Fact-Checked by: Pagella Politica
2020/03/19 | Italy
Misleading: Katy Perry, Madonna and Black Sabbath shared videos of Italy’s flash mob with fake audio.
Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/03/19 | Taiwan
False: Coronavirus stays in throat for four days before arriving lungs. Gargling with salt water or vinegar kills the coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/03/19 | Taiwan
False: A magic remedy to prevent COVID-19: mix brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and Chinese leek, boil them and drink it.
Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/03/19 | Taiwan
False: Remedy recipe: (1) boil tea with bitter melon. (2) Lemon juice with salt or Chinese mesona
Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/03/19 | Taiwan
False: Video shows how American soldiers spread coronavirus during 7th CISM Military World Game in Wuhan.
Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/03/19 | Taiwan
False: Italians played the Chinese national anthem to thank China. People yelled “Grazie Cina”.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/03/19 | Turkey
False: A dog in Hong Kong died of COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/03/19 | Turkey
False: Video shows a balcony party in the Turkish capital Ankara due to quarantine.
Fact-Checked by: Teyit
2020/03/19 | Turkey
False: Korean series My Secret Terrius predicted the outbreak in advance.
Fact-Checked by: The Quint
2020/03/19 | India
Misleading: Sitting in the sunlight will help cure coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: 15min.lt
2020/03/19 | Lithuania
False: Giant hornets migrated to Europe due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: 15min.lt
2020/03/19 | Lithuania
False: Photo shows row of coffins in Italy. Claims that this is how Bergamo in Italy deals with the dead from the virus.
Fact-Checked by: 15min.lt
2020/03/19 | Lithuania
False: Video showing police beating people in China, linked with the outbreak.
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