Are These Claims About the Effectiveness of Face Masks True?
Widely shared posts from the summer of 2020, purportedly citing the CDC and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, offered numerous claims but little evidence.
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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.
Is Hand Sanitizer Effective After Its Expiration Date?
Questions about the longevity of hand sanitizers arose after the product started flying off store shelves during the COVID-19 coronavirus disease pandemic.
Did the US Surgeon General Recommend the Public Not Wear Masks?
Jerome Adams' comments from early 2020 were re-shared and went viral months after he changed his opinion about the benefit of wearing COVID-19 protective masks.
Did Woodstock Occur During a Pandemic as Lethal as COVID-19?
Over the span of 18 months, the 1968 influenza pandemic killed approximately 100,000 people in the U.S.
Can People Without Disabilities Use an ADA ‘Mask Loophole’ in Stores?
For the record, Americans without disabilities are not protected by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Is It Dangerous to Wear a COVID-19 Protective Mask for Too Long?
Prolonged usage of certain masks can cause some health concerns.
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Did California Democrats Introduce an LGBTQ Bill to ‘Protect Pedophiles Who Rape Children’?
A bill in the California state Senate would leave the decision of whether individuals convicted of particular sex crimes involving minors must register as sex offenders to the discretion of the court.
Was Jacob Blake Charged With Raping a Child?
Online commentators and social media users sought to undermine protests sparked by the police shooting of Blake in Wisconsin in August 2020.
Does This Video Show Biden Falling Asleep in an Interview?
The manipulated clip was shared by President Trump's social media director.
Did Antifa.com Redirect to Biden’s Official Campaign Website?
If it was a prank, it wouldn't be the first time the politician has been targeted in such a way.
Is This ‘Trump Army’ Fundraising Email Real?
The Trump campaign launched the "Army for Trump" website in March 2020.