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Did Arizona Report Worldwide Highest COVID Cases Per Day in January 2021? It’s not the first time the Grand Canyon State has been a leader in COVID-19...

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Was 2020 a ‘Typical Year’ for US Deaths Despite COVID-19? Final mortality data for 2020 is not expected to be available for months.

False

Portuguese nurse dies two days after getting the Pfizer Covid vaccine

Did a Portuguese Nurse Die Two Days After COVID-19 Vaccination? To find the truth we looked to the original source: Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã.

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Did Doctors Recommend Genital COVID-19 Vaccination Injections for Men? Social media users shared a pair of bizarre claims about the supposedly unique effects of...

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Was an Inflatable Costume Responsible for Spreading COVID at Hospital? Dozens of emergency room staff members tested positive over the holidays.

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Is 90% of Serotonin Found in the Gut? The chemical messenger is a hormone key in stabilizing mood, feelings, and happiness.

Mostly True

Did Scientists Conclude Asymptomatic COVID Patients Can’t Spread Virus? A website alleged a study found "asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 didn't occur at all."

False

Did the Nashville Bomber Die From COVID-19? It takes some conspiratorial thinking to get this sarcasm.

False

Can a Negative COVID Test Result ‘Clear’ People for Holiday Gatherings? During the holiday season, many rely on COVID-19 tests to see their families.

Mostly False

Did Dr. Rob Oswald Claim COVID-19 Was a Hoax? Purveyors of misinformation often falsely attach trusted names to fraudulent claims in order to make...

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Did a Woman Get Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss’ Behalf? A lawsuit over the incident, which continues to provoke outrage on the internet to this...

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Is the 1950s ‘Thalidomide Tragedy’ Indicative of COVID-19 Vaccine Risks? The therapeutic was commonly prescribed as a treatment for morning sickness in pregnant women, ultimately...

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