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Asymptomatic Carriers May Not Be Contagious
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14th July 2020
Asymptomatic Carriers May Not Be Contagious
The Claim : People who have COVID without symptoms do not spread it through breath, surfaces, etc.
Misleading
Masks Do Not Hide 5G Antennas
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13th July 2020
Masks Do Not Hide 5G Antennas
The Claim : The wire used in surgical masks is actually a 5G antenna.
Fake
COVID Cases Increased But Deaths Decreased
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13th July 2020
COVID Cases Increased But Deaths Decreased
The Claim : The US COVID situation is “getting worse” with time
Misleading
US is Not the Worst With COVID-19
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8th July 2020
US is Not the Worst With COVID-19
The Claim : The US has the worst COVID-19 record of any category in the world.
Misleading
Face Masks Won't Shut Down Immune System
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7th July 2020
Face Masks Won't Shut Down Immune System
The Claim : Wearing masks for the coronavirus “decreases oxygen intake, increases toxin inhalation, and shuts down the immune system."
Fake
Infrared Thermometers Won't Harm You
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7th July 2020
Infrared Thermometers Won't Harm You
The Claim : Infrared thermometers will blind you and damage your neurons.
Fake
Labs Are Not Manipulating Test Results
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5th July 2020
Labs Are Not Manipulating Test Results
The Claim : Labs that process COVID-19 tests are producing false positives only.
Fake
U.S. May Have a Coronavirus Vaccine by 2021
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2nd July 2020
U.S. May Have a Coronavirus Vaccine by 2021
The Claim : The U.S. will have a COVID-19 vaccine ready by 2021.
Misleading
COVID-19 is More Dangerous for Diabetics
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1st July 2020
COVID-19 is More Dangerous for Diabetics
The Claim : 1/10 diabetics who are hospitalized with COVID-19 will die.
Misleading
Iran May Not Have a Second Wave of COVID-19
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1st July 2020
Iran May Not Have a Second Wave of COVID-19
The Claim : Iran is experiencing a resurgence in COVID-19 infections.
Misleading
New Drug Cannot Prevent COVID-19 Infections
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24th June 2020
New Drug Cannot Prevent COVID-19 Infections
The Claim : According to President Trump, taking hydroxychloroquine after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 could help protect you from getting the disease.
Fake
Bill is Not Removing Vaccine Exemptions
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23rd June 2020
Bill is Not Removing Vaccine Exemptions
The Claim : A Colorado bill is removing exemptions for anti-vax parents who do not want to vaccinate their children.
Fake
Dog Tests Positive for COVID-19
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18th June 2020
Dog Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Claim : A domesticated dog in the United States has tested positive for COVID-19 infection.
True
Vitamin D is Recommended During Lockdown
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18th June 2020
Vitamin D is Recommended During Lockdown
The Claim : Because many people are spending more time indoors at home due to community lockdowns, Public Health England issued new guidance that encourages the public to consider taking vitamin D supplements. &n
True
Dexamethasone May Help COVID-19 Infections
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17th June 2020
Dexamethasone May Help COVID-19 Infections
The Claim : A cheap and widely available drug can save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus. 
Selective
Student is Translating COVID-19 Information
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15th June 2020
Student is Translating COVID-19 Information
The Claim : A medical student has translated COVID-19 information to over 30 languages. 
True
Face Masks Won't Increase Spread of COVID-19
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15th June 2020
Face Masks Won't Increase Spread of COVID-19
The Claim : Wearing face masks could increase the spread of the coronavirus. 
Fake
Liquor Does Not Reduce Coronavirus Risk
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11th June 2020
Liquor Does Not Reduce Coronavirus Risk
The Claim : Consuming alcoholic beverages may help reduce the risk of infection by COVID-19. 
Myth
COVID May Have Started Sooner Than Thought
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10th June 2020
COVID May Have Started Sooner Than Thought
The Claim : The COVID outbreak was active in Wuhan, China for four months before the Chinese government alerted the world to the situation.
Misleading
International Protests Spread COVID-19
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10th June 2020
International Protests Spread COVID-19
The Claim : The current international protests spread COVID-19.
True