Fact-Checked by: 15min.lt
2020/01/29 | Lithuania
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
2020/01/29 | Nepal, China
Misleading: Picture of the first new Wuhan coronavirus hospital.
Fact-Checked by: AFP
2020/01/29 | Sri Lanka
Misleading: A man collapses in a staircase because of the CoV.
Fact-Checked by: Agência Lupa
2020/01/29 | Brazil
False: The Chinese company Ruilan Bao Hu San Biotech Limited is the origin of the novel coronavirus. Its logo resemble the Umbrella Corporation, from the video game Resident Evil.
Fact-Checked by: Aos Fatos
2020/01/29 | Brazil
False: WHO advises population to avoid having unprotected sex with animals.
Fact-Checked by: Aos Fatos
2020/01/29 | Brazil
False: Doctors recommend vitamin C and fennel seed tea to help avoid the novel coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: Aos Fatos
2020/01/29 | Brazil
False: Vitamin C with zinc prevent and treat the coronavirus infection.
Fact-Checked by: BOOM FactCheck
2020/01/29 | India
Misleading: Government of India recommends homeopathy and other alternative medicines for preventing coronavirus.
Fact-Checked by: BOOM FactCheck
2020/01/29 | India
False: This video shows a seafood market in Wuhan, China.
Fact-Checked by: BOOM FactCheck
2020/01/29 | India
False: Video of a girl dying of coronavirus in a shopping mall.
Fact-Checked by: BuzzFeed Japan
2020/01/29 | Japan
Mostly false: Chinese people rush to Japan to abuse Japanese health insurance system.
Fact-Checked by: Ecuador Chequea
2020/01/29 | Ecuador
False: The first patient diagnosed in Ecuador with COVID-19 died. (Jan. 29)
Fact-Checked by: FactCheck Georgia
2020/01/29 | Georgia
Fake news: The article includes a compilation of different false claims and manipulative photos: 1) false claim saying that there was identified infected person in Georgia, 2) false claim about banana being a source of spread of coronavirus, 3) false claim saying that chinese passengers getting fever medication, 4) false claim about Georgian doctors refusing to screen passengers on the coronavirus in the airport
Fact-Checked by: Factly
2020/01/29 | India
False: Ministry of health’s emergency notified the public about the new coronavirus outbreak. (Jan. 29)
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