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Full Fact - All content→ Government advise special precautions for disposing of infectious PPE
A Facebook post asks why, if SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) is so infectious, there are no biohazard bins for disposing of masks and gloves which may potentially be contaminated. Whilst it’s correct that biohazard or clinical w
Full Fact - All content→ Nicola Sturgeon has not banned the Union Flag from Scottish government buildings
A post on Facebook has claimed Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has “BANNED the Union Jack from British Government buildings and replaced it with the EU flag”. The Union Flag has not been banned from Scottish government buildings and
Liste→ US government did not block Texas from increasing power output
An article shared thousands of times says the US federal government stopped Texas from generating more power as a severe winter storm approached. This is false; a spokeswoman for the state’s grid operator called the claim “misinformation,” and do
Top Fact Checks→ Government employees of West Bengal have been deprived of the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission.
According to Banerjee, the state is lagging behind in implementing the pay panel's recommendation because of debts incurred by previous governments.
Liste→ This photo shows an anti-government protest in Bucharest in 2017, not 2021
An image has been shared repeatedly in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim it shows protesters in Romania rallying against Covid-19 restrictions. The claim is false: the photo shows an anti-government protest in the Romanian capital Bucharest
Top Fact Checks→ The army is currently in charge of the U.S. government.
As Commander in Chief, President Biden has been in charge of the army since he took office.
Snopes→ Was the Snow in Texas Artificially Manufactured by the Government?
This isn't the first time internet users have been perplexed by the properties of snow.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Donald Trump Jr. Did NOT Say The Governor Of Texas Was A Democrat
In defending Ted Cruz' ill-timed vacation in Cancun, did Donald Trump Jr. flub it and say Texas' Republican governor is a Democrat? No, that's not true. Trump Jr.'s tweet about Texas Sen. Cruz leaving Texas for Cancun amid a winter storm
Liste→ Beware of fake websites claiming to give out Covid-19 aid on behalf of Nigeria’s government
A website shared thousands of times on Facebook is inviting Nigerians to apply for financial help from a Covid-19 survival fund provided by the government of Africa’s most populous country. But AFP Fact Check found the site is a fraudulent version o
Snopes→ SC Governor Signs Abortion Ban; Planned Parenthood Sues
South Carolina’s governor has signed a bill banning most abortions, one of his top priorities since he took office more than four years ago.
Snopes→ In Nevada Desert, a Technology Firm Aims to Be a Government
The prospect has been met with intrigue and skepticism from Nevada lawmakers, though the legislation has yet to be formally filed or discussed in public hearings.
Snopes→ In Nevada Desert, a Technology Firm Aims to Be a Government
The prospect has been met with intrigue and skepticism from Nevada lawmakers, though the legislation has yet to be formally filed or discussed in public hearings.
Snopes→ No, Gov. DeSantis Didn’t Tell Biden ‘Go F— Yourself’
The governor of Florida did express unhappiness over potential COVID-19 travel restrictions, but not in so many words.
Snopes→ No, Gov. DeSantis Didn’t Tell Biden ‘Go F— Yourself’
The governor of Florida did express unhappiness over potential COVID-19 travel restrictions, but not in so many words.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Gov. DeSantis Did NOT Tell Biden: ‘Go F–k Yourself’
Did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tell President Joe Biden to "go f--k yourself"? No, that's not true: No tape, transcript nor witness corroborates the claim. The source for the quote is a website with a history of publishing false claims. Le
Top Fact Checks→ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used to work for George Soros.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and George Soros have been falsely linked several times.
Top Fact Checks→ New farm bills give farmers the freedom to sell anywhere in India or abroad, to private or government entities, or to big or small buyers.
Farmers could always sell their crops outside APMC mandis and under the new laws, even if they can sell anywhere, they are not protected by MSP.
Snopes→ TN Governor Says Transgender Athletes Will ‘Destroy Women’s Sports’
It's unclear how many transgender students are participating in public school sports in Tennessee.
Snopes→ Mystery Metal Monolith Turns out to Be Turkish Govt Gimmick
It appears that the monolith was a publicity gimmick for the Turkish government's new space program.
Snopes→ French Government Seeks to Set Age for Sexual Consent at 15
France's lack of an age of consent — along with statutes of limitations — have complicated efforts to prosecute alleged perpetrators of sexual abuse.
Top Fact Checks→ Governors of several states ordered their National Guard troops home after Democrats evicted them from the Capitol.
Democrats did not force the National Guard troops out of the US Capitol, and governors did not order their troops to come home.
WaPo Fact Checker→ South Dakota’s covid-19 numbers have been terrible, but the governor says that’s the wrong metric
Gov. Kristi L. Noem (R) says South Dakota has fared better than virtually any other state during the pandemic, but she’s talking about economics, not health.
Top Fact Checks→ Bihar Police: No government jobs for those found staging protests, blocking roads.
The order states that the government will not hire those with a criminal record, and should be prepared for serious repercussions.
Top Fact Checks→ Disabled government employees over the age of 50 are to be forcibly retired according to a new order passed by the Bihar government.
Nitish Kumar government’s announced in July 2020 to compulsorily retire inefficient government employees over 50 year of age.
Snopes→ Man Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy to Kidnap Michigan Governor
One of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded guilty to conspiracy.
Snopes→ Proud Boys Leader Was Government Informant, Records Show
The leader of the Proud Boys, who was arrested in Washington shortly before the Capitol riot, previously worked undercover and cooperated with investigators after he was accused of fraud in 2012.
Full Fact - All content→ Report of 8% vaccine efficacy for elderly debunked by German government
“According to information from Handelsblatt from coalition circles, the federal government only expects an effectiveness of eight percent among the over 65s.” Handelsblatt (translated), 26 January 2021. The German federal government has de
Liste→ Hoax news reports claim Pakistani government hired former army general to head medical regulatory body
Multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter claim that the Pakistani government has appointed a retired army general as the head of the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), a regulatory agency that oversees the county’s entire medical profession. The claim,
Snopes→ Source: Sarah Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor
Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a source told The Associated Press.
Liste→ US government document shared alongside false claim that Obama ‘funded Al-Qaeda’
A screenshot of a US Senate memorandum has circulated in social media posts that claim the US government declared former US President Barack Obama a “funder of Al-Qaeda”. The claim is false: the memorandum states a US Senate investigation determi
Snopes→ Did Antifa.com Redirect to WhiteHouse.gov Official Website?
The Joe Biden campaign has been at the center of redirected URL since the Democratic secured the presidential bid in 2020.
Liste→ Video distorts Imran Khan’s comments on Indian government
A video of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan appearing to praise the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been viewed tens of thousands of times online. However, the footage has been misleadingly clipped; the full video of Khan’s r
Top Fact Checks→ Only seven percent of the US government’s emergency stimulus package will be granted to individuals, with the rest going to big businesses
The emergency stimulus package includes funding for individuals and businesses, but the exact distribution of government funds can't be confirmed
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. Governors’ Names Are NOT On Leaked List Of Chinese Communist Party Members
Are U.S. governors' names on a leaked list of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members? No, that's not true: Although there are credible reports of a leaked CCP database, people with direct knowledge of the list told Lead Stories no governor
Full Fact - All content→ The government spent £63,000 on influencer marketing for Test and Trace
In August of last year, media outlets reported that a number of social media influencers had been paid to post about the government’s Test and Trace service. Full Fact asked the Cabinet Office how much was spent on this type of marketing, via a F
Snopes→ Michigan Plans to Charge Ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint Water Probe
The attorney general’s office has informed defense lawyers about indictments in Flint and told them to expect initial court appearances soon.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. Will NOT Spend Tax Dollars On ‘Gender Studies’ In Pakistan As Part Of COVID-19 Relief And Government Funding
Does the recent legislation that funds aid to Americans economically hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic also provide tax dollars for "gender studies" in Pakistan? No, that's not true: Though they were voted on as one package, the COVID
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Federal Government Did NOT Fail In An Attempt To Run Nevada’s Mustang Ranch Brothel After Seizing It For A Tax Debt
Did the Federal government unsuccessfully attempt to operate the Mustang Ranch brothel in Nevada after seizing over a tax debt? No, that's not true: The U.S. government did seize the famed house of ill repute twice, but in each instance i
Snopes→ Did Gov. Cuomo Host a Maskless Birthday Party in the Hamptons?
A spokesperson for the governor had a few choice words about this rumor.