The Coronavirus Collection: Prevention and Treatments II
19 Articles
Snopes investigates rumors and misinformation surrounding the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, cont.
- Published 24 March 2020
Like many health concerns, the novel coronavirus outbreak in 2020 that has infected people around the world with COVID-19 has drawn its fair share of snake oil and bunk cures. Snopes investigates those claims here.
Check out the other categories to read the rest of our COVID-19 fact checks.
What questions do you have? Help Snopes investigate rumors around the novel coronavirus by sending us your tips.
Are COVID-19 Tracing Apps Secretly Tracking Your Facebook and Phone Contacts?
Two smartphone apps tracking the transmission of COVID-19 raised privacy questions — and where there...
Read more
- Fact Check
‘Good Read From An Immunologist’ Post Misstates Reasons for COVID-19’s Virulence
A viral Facebook post argues the mutation rate of the coronavirus is responsible for its...
Read more
- News
Will Eating Bananas Prevent Coronavirus Infection?
Bananas are a good source of various nutrients, but eating them doesn't offer solid protection...
Read more
- Fact Check
Are People With Type-A Blood More Susceptible to COVID-19?
Such an observation would have an impact on how medical professionals identify those most at...
Read more
- Fact Check
Is the Loss of Your Sense of Smell and Taste an Early Sign of COVID-19?
Doctors from around the world are reporting cases of COVID-19 patients who have lost their...
Read more
- News
Can People Who Recover from COVID-19 Become Reinfected?
Medical professionals believe positive coronavirus retests are more likely the result of errors in testing...
Read more
- Fact Check
Can You Get a Free Coronavirus Test by Donating Blood?
Some blood banks have begun routinely conducting COVID-19 antibody tests on donors' blood, though this...
Read more
- Fact Check
No, Red Cross Is Not Offering Coronavirus Home Tests
Scams involving the disaster relief organization are unfortunately not new.
Read more
- Fact Check
Coronavirus: It’s Time to Debunk Claims That Vitamin C Could Cure It
In the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, some “influencers” are claiming that taking mega-doses...
Read more
- News
Has Dr. Zelenko Successfully Treated 669 Coronavirus Patients?
A blog post asserting that people responded well to an experimental COVID-19 treatment is in...
Read more
- Fact Check
Did Johns Hopkins Publish This ‘Excellent Summary’ of COVID-19 Advice?
If you're looking for reliable COVID-19 information from Johns Hopkins University, please check the university's...
Read more
- Fact Check
Did a Coronavirus Bulletin Warn Against Unprotected Sex with Farm Animals?
You can take the virus out of the farm, but you can't ...
Read more
- Fact Check
Stopping Coronavirus — What Does the Evidence Say Is Best?
A variety of emergency responses and policy strategies have been implemented with different outcomes so...
Read more
- News
Did Trump Suggest Injecting Disinfectants as COVID-19 Treatment?
The U.S. president's comments prompted doctors and the makers of household disinfectants to issue statements...
Read more
- Fact Check
Is Canine Coronavirus Vaccine Proof that COVID-19 Vaccine Should Exist?
The misunderstanding seems to stem from the word "coronavirus" and how it pertains to a...
Read more
- Fact Check
Is a Global Conspiracy Promoting Remdesivir Over Hydroxychloroquine for Treating COVID-19?
A sprawling conspiracy theory holds that numerous individuals and organizations schemed to promote Remdesivir over...
Read more
- Fact Check
Is Hand Sanitizer Effective After Its Expiration Date?
Questions about the longevity of hand sanitizers arose after the product started flying off store...
Read more
- Fact Check
Are Non-Respirator Masks Ineffective at Protecting Against COVID-19?
The CDC recommends that members of the public use simple cloth face coverings in public...
Read more
- Fact Check
Did 59 People Die After Pastor Gave Them Dettol To Drink To Prevent Coronavirus?
An old story was given a coronavirus twist and recirculated on social media.
Read more
- Fact Check