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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.
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→ 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.
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→ 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→ 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→ 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,
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
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
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
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
Full Fact - All content→ The government has awarded a contract to develop technology that proves you’ve recently had a negative Covid-19 test
Several posts on Facebook have pointed to a government contract to create a “Covid-19 Certification/passport” as evidence that the government is introducing passports that will grant greater personal freedoms to those who have received a Co
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘New Stimulus Bill’ Does NOT Include Funding For The Smithsonian, Kennedy Center And More — That Funding Is Part Of $1.4 Trillion Government Spending Deal
Does the "new stimulus bill" include funding for the Smithsonian, Kennedy Center and more? No, that's not true: Funds for the Smithsonian and other cultural institutions were not part of the $900 billion COVID stimulus and relief package.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Instagram Government Surveillance Fears Based on Misunderstood Meaning of ‘Masks’
Did Instagram institute a new set of policies on December 20, 2020, that remarkably changed the way the platform operates and that opens users up to a type of surveillance never seen before? No, that's not true: Instagram's new terms of s
Top Fact Checks→ Modi government has abolished more than 1500 old laws in 6 years.
There is insufficient data in the public domain to ascertain the number of laws abolished by the government between 2018 and 2020.
Liste→ Old government report used to claim 10,000 Philippine communist rebels surrendered to military in December 2020
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times on YouTube, Facebook and various blogs alongside a claim it shows a "breaking news" report that aired on December 13, 2020 about 10,000 rebels of the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Co
Top Fact Checks→ The U.K. government will ease the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood.
Anyone who has had the same sexual partner for the past three months will be eligible to donate, making blood donation gender-neutral.
Snopes→ US Government, States Sue Facebook for ‘Predatory Conduct’
Federal regulators have asked for Facebook to be ordered to divest its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services, as the U.S. government and 48 states and districts accused the company of abusing its market power.
Liste→ This photo shows Indian Sikhs staging an anti-government protest in 2019
A photo has been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter in December 2020 alongside a claim that it shows Sikh farmers participating in anti-government protests in India. The posts were shared as farmers in India demonstra
Liste→ Old footage of atheist invocation does not show the new American government praying to Satan
Footage of a man delivering an atheist invocation to various gods has been shared thousands of times on Facebook claiming to show the new American government praying to Satan. This is misleading; AFP Fact Check traced the video to 2014, long before US
Liste→ Old footage of atheist invocation does not show the new American government praying to Satan
Footage of a man delivering an atheist invocation to various gods has been shared thousands of times on Facebook claiming to show the new American government praying to Satan. This is misleading; AFP Fact Check traced the video to 2014, long before US
Liste→ Misleading social media posts claim Seoul government banned Bibles in city’s churches
Multiple posts shared on Facebook in November 2020 claim that South Korea’s Seoul Metropolitan Government has banned churches from displaying and using Bibles during their services. The claim is misleading; the city’s announcement on November 23, 2
Top Fact Checks→ 72 percent of Americans want a government-run healthcare system.
Media and research polls suggest that more than 50-60 percent of Americans would want an affordable health care system provided by the government.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: It Is NOT True That The U.S. Government Has ‘Never Forced Anyone To Stop Smoking’ To Save Lives
Is it true that the U.S. government has "never forced anyone to stop smoking" to save lives? No, that's not true: There are many places where smoking is prohibited to preserve the health of others. The claims appeared from a post (archive
Full Fact - All content→ The government plans to monitor potential adverse reactions to a Covid-19 vaccine, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be safe
We’ve been asked by our readers to check claims on whether the government has awarded a contract to create an AI software tool to “process the expected high volume of Covid-19 vaccine Adverse Drug Reaction (ADRs)”. This is correct&mda
Full Fact - All content→ Bringing together the UK government, Facebook, and others to combat misinformation crises
In September we announced that Full Fact was convening a range of experts to develop a new collaborative model for tackling misinformation crises, with funding support from Facebook. While information producers have responded to the coronavirus p
Liste→ False claim circulates online that Australian government cut funding for New South Wales fire service in 2020
Multiple posts shared hundreds of times on Facebook and Twitter claim the Australian government cut AUD 200 million from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) in the state’s 2020-21 budget. The claim is false; NSW RFS told AFP that budget