Fact-Checked by: AFP
2020/02/29 | China
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: AFP
2020/02/29 | Philippines
False: Volcanic ash can kill the coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Correctiv
2020/02/29 | Germany
Correct: Germany gave medical protection equipment like masks to China, now it’s missing in Germany.
Fact-Checked by: Correctiv
2020/02/29 | Germany
No evidence: The coronavirus is more dangerous for animals than for humans.
Fact-Checked by: Correctiv
2020/02/29 | Germany
False: A video shows people storming an Aldi supermarket to buy groceries because of coronavirus fear.
Fact-Checked by: Correctiv
2020/02/29 | Germany
False: This virus must be old because the label on a bottle of disinfectant from 2015 shows “coronavirus“.
Fact-Checked by: Ecuador Chequea
2020/02/29 | Ecuador
False: Local news channel in Ecuador confirms more people are infected with coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Ecuador Chequea
2020/02/29 | Ecuador
False: Health Ministry in Ecuador confirms three new cases of coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Ecuador Chequea
2020/02/29 | Ecuador
False: Pope Francis is infected with coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Efecto Cocuyo
2020/02/29 | Venezuela
False: Drinking warm water or tea can prevent contagions.
Fact-Checked by: LeadStories
2020/02/29 | United States
False: Doctors recommend carbon filter face masks to prevent coronavirus spread.
Fact-Checked by: Maldita.es
2020/02/29 | Spain
False: Garlic water can treat coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Maldita.es
2020/02/29 | Spain
False: Pangolin is the original cause of COVID-19.
Fact-Checked by: Newschecker
2020/02/29 | India
Misleading: Russia announces the closure of airspace and suspends all incoming and outgoing flights to China.
Fact-Checked by: Taiwan FactCheck Center
2020/02/29 | Taiwan
False: Taiwanese president and former president were infected. The former president died.
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