Does COVID Stand for ‘Chinese-Originated Viral Infectious Disease’?
There are different processes and purposes for naming diseases.
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No, a Hair Dryer Won’t Stop Coronavirus
A viral video that claims breathing hot air from a hair dryer could cure COVID-19 demonstrates a basic and dangerous lack of understanding about science.
Did Costco Issue a Recall Notice for Toilet Paper?
Even if COVID-19 hasn't infected the entire population, a mania for buying bathroom tissue apparently has.
Was COVID-19 Found in Packages of Toilet Paper?
The last thing readers needed amid the 2020 coronavirus pandemic was fiction disguised as "news."
Does Daniel Radcliffe Have Coronavirus?
An imposter Twitter account spread misinformation amid a 2020 outbreak of the new coronavirus.
No, Joe Biden Didn’t Bury a Dog on Stage at a Campaign Rally
Purveyors of misinformation often present ruses as if they originated from credible outlets.
Did the Vatican Confirm Pope Francis Had Coronavirus?
An unreliable website furthered rumors about the pontiff's health in early 2020.
No, Quaden Bayles Did Not Commit Suicide
Hoax social media posts attempted to lure clicks from unsuspecting users with yet another false report about a bullied boy.
Did a Montana Man Sell Jerky Made From Human Meat?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did a Chinese Intelligence Officer Reveal the ‘Truth About the Coronavirus Outbreak’?
A piece of horror fiction was a little too believable for some readers.
No, Vanessa Bryant Did Not Kill Herself After Kobe’s Death
Rumors that spread in February 2020 about the death of Kobe Bryant's widow were junk news.
Did Trump Invoke ‘Article 9’ Treason Prosecutions Against Democrats?
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Will Lemons and Hot Water Cure or Prevent COVID-19?
As cures go, these ones are lemons.
Should COVID-19 Patients Avoid Taking Ibuprofen?
French medical advice warned that "adverse effects" of drugs such as ibuprofen had been reported in coronavirus patients.
Did the Obamas Buy Controlling Interest in Home Depot?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was COVID-19 Created to Distract Us from a Doomsday Asteroid?
Please stop.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.