Did a Florida Teen Die After Attending a Church ‘COVID Party’?
The tragic death of 17-year-old Carsyn Leigh Davis prompted controversy in July 2020.
Latest in Medical
Is This Meme About Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations Accurate?
It's difficult to make a nonexistent vaccine mandatory.
No, Dr. Denis Mukwege Didn’t Say Coronavirus Cases Are Being Falsified
Mukwege, a renowned gynecologist, did resign from his position with the task force responding to COVID-19 in the Congo, but not for the reason stated in a meme.
Could Mixing Dawn Dish Soap with Clorox Bleach Kill You?
Public health officials urge against mixing cleaning products to avoid toxic results.
Is This a Valid Face Mask Exemption Card?
Exemption cards citing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) encouraged people to defy face mask requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
Are These Claims About the Effectiveness of Face Masks True?
A widely shared Facebook post from June 2020, purportedly citing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, offered numerous claims but little evidence.
Did Anthony Fauci Say People No Longer Need to Wear Masks?
An old interview with Dr. Fauci made new rounds on social media during the coronavirus disease pandemic in 2020.
Was This Lung Removed from a COVID-19 Patient?
A patient in Chicago was so sick she had to receive a double-lung transplant.
Did Melinda Gates Say This About Black People and COVID-19 Vaccination?
A meme alleged she said Black Americans "must be" first in line for a vax, just behind heath care workers.
Are These New Zealanders Celebrating the End of COVID-19 Restrictions?
In June 2020, New Zealand lifted all social distancing restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic after going two weeks without a confirmed case.
Did Asheville Police Destroy a Medic Tent Made for Protesters?
The Asheville police chief later said the incident “embarrassed our city and our department.”
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.
Most Popular View all
Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Melania Trump’s Dress Feature Drawings by Victims of Sexual Abuse?
First lady Melania Trump wore an Alexander McQueen dress to a Fourth of July event.
No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is ‘James Maxwell Trump’ the Son of Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump?
We're going to need to see the long-form birth certificate.