‘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 pandemic spread. There is no scientific support for that notion.
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List of Grocery Stores with Special Hours for Seniors, the At-Risk, and Pregnant Women
We've compiled a list of major grocery chains offering dedicated hours set aside for members of vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Battle Against Disinformation Is Global
Disinformation-spewing online bots and trolls from halfway around the world are continuing to shape local and national debates by spreading lies online on a massive scale.
Ibuprofen and COVID-19 Symptoms
Because novel coronavirus is a new type of virus, there is currently no evidence proving that taking ibuprofen will be harmful.
Older People Are at More Risk from COVID-19 Because of How the Immune System Ages
The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic is taking a particularly harsh toll on older people.
Stopping Coronavirus — What Does the Evidence Say Is Best?
A variety of emergency responses and policy strategies have been implemented with different outcomes so far.
Coronavirus Quarantines and Your Legal Rights
Quarantine and isolation laws vary widely, as do the consequences of breaking them.
Coronavirus Origins: Genome Analysis Suggests Two Viruses May Have Combined
In which animal species did the virus occur? A bat, a pangolin or another wild species? Where does it come from? From a cave or a forest in the Chinese province of Hubei, or elsewhere?
10 Misconceptions About the 1918 ‘Spanish Flu’
In the pandemic of 1918, between 50 and 100 million people are thought to have died, representing as much as 5% of the world’s population.
Did Trump Try to Poach Coronavirus Vaccine from Germany?
Confusing and unsubstantiated reports said the United States offered large sums of money to secure a COVID-19 vaccine for exclusive U.S. use.
The Truth About St. Patrick’s Day
In Ireland, there’s still an important religious and cultural component to the holiday, even as it has simply become an excuse to wear green and heavily drink in the rest of the world.
Did the CIA Invent the Term ‘Conspiracy Theory’?
One conspiracy theory claims that the CIA invented the term in 1967 to disqualify those who questioned the official version of John F Kennedy’s assassination.
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
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.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.