REVIEW On 4 January 2021, the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã reported the sudden death of Sonia Azevedo, a 41-year-old operational assistant at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO) in Porto. Azevedo’s death occurred on 1 January
Publication: covid-19
Snopes→ US Registering Highest Deaths Yet from the Coronavirus
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before — nearly 3,900 — on the very day the mob attack on the Capitol laid bare some of the same, deep political divisions that have hampered the battle against the pandemic.
Snopes→ Did Arizona Report Worldwide Highest COVID Cases Per Day in January 2021?
It’s not the first time the Grand Canyon State has been a leader in COVID-19 cases.
Health Feedback→ The CDC reports more than 2.9 million deaths in the U.S. in 2020; at least 377,000 more deaths in 2020 compared to previous years
REVIEW A screenshot of a tweet made by rapper and activist Maj Toure on 31 December 2020 (see the original tweet archived here), claiming that there were fewer deaths in America in 2020 compared to 2019, was published in numerous Facebook posts and
Health Feedback→ German study did not find wearing face masks harms children; study wasn’t designed to accurately test these effects
REVIEW An article published on 2 January 2021 by GreenMedInfo, promoting “a German study” that purportedly found wearing face masks causes “major negative impacts” on children, went viral on Facebook in early January 2021 and received more t
Snopes→ Was 2020 a ‘Typical Year’ for US Deaths Despite COVID-19?
Final mortality data for 2020 is not expected to be available for months.
Snopes→ Did a Portuguese Nurse Die Two Days After COVID-19 Vaccination?
To find the truth we looked to the original source: Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã.
Snopes→ Will Red or Blue Masks Be Required By ‘National Mask Code’?
A flyer went viral claiming unvaccinated people must wear red masks and face a range of restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Feedback→ Nashville bomber died in the explosion, not from COVID-19
REVIEW On 25 December 2020, 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner exploded a bomb in a recreational vehicle in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, injuring eight people. A few days later, the claim that Warner died from COVID-19 started circulating on social
Snopes→ If I’ve Already Had the Coronavirus, Can I Get It Again?
Evidence is growing that people whose bodies mounted a strong defense to the virus are unlikely to test positive again for at least several months and maybe longer.
Snopes→ Did a Bill Pass That Lets US Kids Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent?
Some have advocated for young people to be able to get vaccinated without their parents' knowledge.
Truth or Fiction?→ Why a Wisconsin Pharmacist Allegedly Destroyed COVID-19 Vaccines
Wisconsin pharmacist Steven Brandenburg was arrested on December 31 2020 after he reportedly destroyed 57 vials (or more than 500 doses) of coronavirus vaccine, possibly intentionally. On January 4 2020, Ozaukee County District Attorney Adam Gerol add
Snopes→ Did Doctors Recommend Genital COVID-19 Vaccination Injections for Men?
Social media users shared a pair of bizarre claims about the supposedly unique effects of COVID-19 vaccines on men.
Health Feedback→ Asymptomatic and presymptomatic people can spread COVID-19
REVIEW The respiratory disease COVID-19, which is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, spread around the world in 2020. COVID-19 has caused more than 85 million confirmed cases and more than 1.8 million confirmed deaths globally as of 4 January 2020. In
Snopes→ Was an Inflatable Costume Responsible for Spreading COVID at Hospital?
Dozens of emergency room staff members tested positive over the holidays.
Snopes→ Did Pilot ‘Draw’ Syringe in Sky to Celebrate COVID-19 Vaccine?
But the drawing wasn't exactly visible in the sky.
Health Feedback→ The virus that causes COVID-19 exists and was identified and isolated multiple times by independent research groups
REVIEW Numerous posts claiming that the virus causing COVID-19 does not exist and has never been isolated in laboratories went viral on social media platforms like Facebook in December 2020. One example can be seen in this Facebook post, which appea
Snopes→ Did Scientists Conclude Asymptomatic COVID Patients Can’t Spread Virus?
A website alleged a study found "asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 didn't occur at all."
Snopes→ Is Times Square Closed to Crowds on New Year’s for First Time in History?
The ball drop on New Year's Eve is going to look a little different in 2020.
Health Feedback→ COVID-19 antigen tests are highly accurate, but incorrect use on food items such as fruits or Coca-Cola can produce false positive results
REVIEW During a 10 December 2020 parliamentary speech, Michael Schnedlitz, a member of the National Council of Austria, shared a live video showing how Coca-Cola tested positive in a COVID-19 antigen test. Based on this result, Schnedlitz claimed in
Snopes→ Is Florida Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Canadians to Increase Tourism?
Canadian visitors who are not seniors will have to wait like everyone else.
Snopes→ Did Joni Ernst Get Early COVID-19 Vax After Calling Virus Hoax, Opposing Masks?
A widely coshared meme accused the Republican senator from Iowa of rank hypocrisy.
Snopes→ Does Pfizer Warn Against Unprotected Sex After COVID-19 Vaccine?
A "copypasta" meme stoked more fears about the COVID-19 vaccine on social media.
Snopes→ Colorado Guardsman Has 1st Reported US Case of Virus Variant
The first person in the U.S. known to be infected with a new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus was identified as a Colorado National Guardsman.
Snopes→ About That Khalilah Mitchell COVID-19 Vaccine Video
Several Tennessee health care workers shared positive testimonials about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but one unverified, fear-stoking video went viral.
Snopes→ After a Year Like This, Expect a Strange New Year’s Eve
Annual celebrations will be different this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Snopes→ Viral Post ‘How To Fight Covid at Home’ Provides Problematic Advice
Though not all of the post's assertions lack a theoretical basis, their applicability to COVID-19 home care is largely flawed.
Snopes→ First Reported US Case of COVID-19 Variant Found in Colorado
The coronavirus variant was found in a man in his 20s who is in isolation southeast of Denver and has no travel history.
Snopes→ Did the Nashville Bomber Die From COVID-19?
It takes some conspiratorial thinking to get this sarcasm.
Snopes→ Will COVID-19 Vaccines Work on the New Coronavirus Variant?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said data coming from Britain indicates the vaccines still will block the virus.
Snopes→ Coronavirus-Denying Russian Monk Detained by Police
In the overnight showdown, police clashed with supporters of Father Sergiy at the Sredneuralsk monastery outside Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains.
Snopes→ Fate of Trump’s $2,000 Checks Now Rests with GOP-Led Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has declined to publicly address how he plans to handle the issue.
Snopes→ Can a Negative COVID Test Result ‘Clear’ People for Holiday Gatherings?
During the holiday season, many rely on COVID-19 tests to see their families.
Snopes→ Did Dr. Rob Oswald Claim COVID-19 Was a Hoax?
Purveyors of misinformation often falsely attach trusted names to fraudulent claims in order to make their misinformation appear more credible.
Snopes→ Did Scott Walker Tweet a Year-Old Pizza Picture Twice?
Walker during COVID-19 pandemic: "We have to support our local restaurants and small businesses."
Snopes→ China Sentences Lawyer Who Reported on Outbreak to 4 Years
Zhang Zhan traveled to Wuhan in February and posted on various social media platforms about the outbreak that is believed to have emerged in the central Chinese city late last year.
Snopes→ Trump Relents, Signs COVID Relief, Averts Federal Shutdown
The signing came as President Trump faced escalating criticism over his eleventh-hour demands for larger, $2,000 relief checks and scaled-back spending even though the bill had already passed the House and Senate by wide margins.
Health Feedback→ PragerU video contains misleading claims about COVID-19 deaths, falsely claims 94% of COVID-19 deaths had pre-existing conditions
REVIEW A video published by PragerU on Instagram, titled “How many Americans have died from COVID-19?” shows interviews with various people, purportedly to determine whether “everyday Americans have an accurate perception of COVID-19.” The v
Snopes→ Did Members of Congress Each Make $100K While Debating $600 Stimulus Checks?
Members of Congress make $174,000 per year.
Snopes→ Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Criticize AOC for Getting COVID-19 Vaccine?
Headlines appeared to allege drama between the two congresswomen.