Countries considered for the safe list are also expected to lift any bans they might have in place on European travelers.
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Health Feedback→ No scientific evidence indicates that cannabis can prevent or cure COVID-19 in patients
REVIEW An article which has received more than hundreds of thousands of interactions on Facebook claimed that cannabis could prevent or cure SARS-CoV-2 infection. The article states that scientific results experimentally indicate that certain cannab
Snopes→ Did Biden Say 120 Million People Had Died from COVID-19?
A gaffe took on new life in the hands of Republicans and right-wing media.
Snopes→ Does a 1994 Denver Airport Mural Show a Masked Global Population?
The problem with most online "predictions" is that they seem to occur after an event takes place, not before.
Snopes→ Gilead’s $2,340 Price for Coronavirus Drug Draws Criticism
Remdesivir, a drug that is shown to shorten recovery time for severely ill COVID-19 patients, will cost $2,340 with insurance after a donated supply runs out at the beginning of July.
Health Feedback→ COVID-19 is among the leading causes of death worldwide so far in 2020, but beware of incomplete graphs
An animated bar graph circulating on social media went viral in June 2020 and received more than 100,000 interactions on Facebook. The graph claims to report the number of deaths that have occurred worldwide from several causes, including COVID-19, bet
Snopes→ As Virus Grows, Governors Rely on Misleading Hospital Data
The issue of hospital capacity has gained urgency across the nation this week as Florida, Texas, California, Arizona and other states reported skyrocketing case numbers.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Landlord Ask a Possible Tenant to Pay a Year’s Worth of Rent in Advance?
A property management company in Asheville, North Carolina became one of several symbols of landlord excess for social media users in June 2020, after a prospective tenant revealed that she was asked to provide a year’s worth rent before moving
Snopes→ Is This a Valid Face Mask Exemption Card?
Exemption cards citing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) encouraged people to defy face mask requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
Snopes→ Despite Pandemic, Trump Administration Urges End to ACA
The Trump administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The brief makes no mention of the virus.
Snopes→ Governors Who Quickly Reopened Backpedal as Virus Surges
As an alarming coronavirus resurgence sets records for confirmed cases and hospitalizations across the U.S. South and West, governors are retreating to measures they once resisted and striking a more urgent tone.
Snopes→ Did An Oregon County Say Only Whites Must Wear COVID-19 Masks?
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown did issue an order requiring people wear masks in seven counties, including Lincoln County.
Snopes→ US Virus Cases Near an All-Time High as Governors Backtrack
The daily average of new coronavirus cases reported has climbed by more than 50% over the past two weeks, according to an Associated Press analysis.
Snopes→ Does Vitamin D Ward Off Coronavirus?
We do not yet have a full clear picture of the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19.
Snopes→ US Sent $1.4B in Virus Relief Payments to Dead People
The errors occurred mainly because of a lag in reporting data on who is deceased — a lapse that tax experts say is almost inevitable.
Snopes→ Applications for Jobless Aid Fall to Still-High 1.48 Million
While the report is the 12th straight drop in those seeking unemployment benefits, a new surge in COVID-19 infections threatens to derail the economy again.
Snopes→ New York City Marathon Canceled Because of Coronavirus
The Boston and Berlin Marathons were also felled by the pandemic this year.
Snopes→ FDA Warns Against Sanitizer Gel Containing Methanol
The Food and Drug Administration recommends that several brands of gels made by a Mexican manufacturer should be disposed of.
Snopes→ US Inmates Got Coronavirus Relief Checks, IRS Wants Them Back
The IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Health Feedback→ OSHA recommends the use of cloth face coverings at the workplace, contrary to claim by Peggy Hall
REVIEW A video by Peggy Hall, who runs a lifestyle website, made numerous claims about mask safety, which went viral in June 2020, receiving more than 1.8 million views on Facebook. An article promoting the video, published by GreenMedInfo, separate
Health Feedback→ No, Bill Gates is not funding COVID-19 vaccines as a way to conduct global surveillance or to depopulate the world
This article posted by The Truth About Cancer on 13 June 2020 is the third and last article in a series claiming that vaccines are dangerous and that individuals will be forced to accept a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine once developed. The article, titled COVID-19
Snopes→ Potential Consequences of Wearing Face Masks
When deciding if a safety measure is worth introducing at scale, it’s important to balance any benefits against potential harms.
Snopes→ Did a Phone Service Outage Enable COVID-19 Tracking Apps To Be Placed in Phones?
A pandemic and a phone network disruption created fresh conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ Fauci Hopeful for a Vaccine by Late 2020, Early 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci also warned warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
Snopes→ Can People Spread the Coronavirus If They Don’t Have Symptoms?
Five questions answered about asymptomatic COVID-19.
Snopes→ South Carolina Beaches Fill, but COVID-19 Takes No Vacation
The state sets records almost daily for the number of new cases, the percentage of positive tests and the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19.
Snopes→ WHO Chief Warns World Leaders Not to ‘Politicize’ Pandemic
It took over three months for the world to see 1 million virus infections, but the last 1 million cases have come in just eight days, said head of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Snopes→ From Shops to Dining Out, NYC Reopening Hits ‘Biggest Piece’
New York City, once the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, hits a major milestone as shops, offices, and restaurants are allowed to reopen with restrictions.
Health Feedback→ People should take precautions against COVID-19 regardless of their blood type
REVIEW An article published in the Jerusalem Post declares that people with type O blood are “more protected against COVID-19”. The article has received more than 23 million views on Facebook and more than 900,000 interactions on the platform si
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Copied From an OSHA Certified Friend’
A new form of copypasta circulating on Facebook attempted to push conspiracy theories concerning face coverings and the COVID-19 pandemic by invoking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (generally referred to as OSHA) as its “sourc
Snopes→ Are These Claims About the Effectiveness of Face Masks True?
A widely shared Facebook post from June 2020, purportedly citing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, offered numerous claims but little evidence.
Snopes→ Is This the NFL’s New COVID-19 Helmet?
The 2020 NFL season will certainly be unique in some ways.
Snopes→ 1.5 Million More Laid-Off Workers Seek Unemployment Benefits
The figures released from the Labor Department on June 18 marked the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘$500 million Pandemic Giveaway’ Advance Fee Scam Email
This email purports to be a final notice regarding a large sum of money that you have supposedly won in the "Exxon Mobil Grand Prize Sweepstakes". The post ‘$500 million Pandemic Giveaway’ Advance Fee Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free Round Trip Tickets from Southwest Airlines’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to posts that are currently appearing on Facebook, Southwest Airlines is giving 500 people free round trip flights to their desired destination. The post ‘Free Round Trip Tickets from Southwest Airlines’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
Truth or Fiction?→ Did ’61 out of 63 Females’ Become Infertile After Receiving a Vaccine Against COVID-19?
A graphic spreading online in June 2020 acted as a nesting doll for a spate of disinformation linking conspiracy theories about both COVID-19 and tech mogul Bill Gates. The graphic claims that “61 out of 63 females GlaxoSmithKline tested became
Truth or Fiction?→ COVID-19 Risk Levels Chart: Accurate?
As of June 16 2020, chances are that a large number of people saw the following “COVID-19 Risk Levels” chart somewhere on social media — purportedly ranking common activities (as well as some o”pontoon boat rides”) agains
Snopes→ Do Tulsa Trump Rally Attendees Have To Sign COVID-19 Waiver?
The Trump campaign announced a rally at the same time public health officials recommended that people avoid big gatherings.
Snopes→ First Drug Proves Able to Improve Survival from COVID-19
A study shows that a steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch For Fake Avan Motorhome Giveaway Posts on Facebook
Various posts currently appearing on Facebook are claiming that you can win an Avan Ovation Motorhome just by sharing and commenting. The post Watch For Fake Avan Motorhome Giveaway Posts on Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.