In late May 2020, the following chart (attributed to a user named Mario Hardy) began circulating on Facebook, awkwardly titled “Major Events in USA History that Cause Major Death Tolls and 2019 Data”: “Major Events in USA History th
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Snopes→ Is This a Sand-Covered Highway to Dubai During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
It's definitely difficult to photograph a place that doesn't exist.
Snopes→ What Are the Symptoms of COVID-19?
Compared with the flu or a common cold, COVID-19 symptoms may appear more slowly — between two and 14 days after exposure.
Snopes→ Did 59 People Die After Pastor Gave Them Dettol To Drink To Prevent Coronavirus?
An old story was given a coronavirus twist and recirculated on social media.
Snopes→ Did CBS News Use a 2016 Ukraine Photo in COVID-19 Coverage?
Unverified, random tweets are not regarded as reliable sources by real journalists.
Health Feedback→ The main cause of death in COVID-19 patients is respiratory insufficiency arising from viral pneumonia, not clotting disorder as claimed in viral social media posts
REVIEW The claim that autopsies in Italy prove that COVID-19 is not pneumonia but disseminated intravascular coagulation began circulating from mid-April 2020 onwards on various platforms such as Whatsapp, YouTube and Facebook in several languages s
Snopes→ Coronavirus: Why We’re Using Llamas To Help Fight the Pandemic
Llama nanobodies have several potential advantages over conventional antibodies.
Snopes→ Bell Rings Again at New York Stock Exchange as Floor Reopens
The floor, known worldwide for an anarchic atmosphere with traders shouting orders over one another, has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Snopes→ Congress Weighs Choice: ‘Go Big’ on Virus Aid or Hit ‘Pause’
As negotiations develop on Capitol Hill, the coronavirus response offers Congress an opportunity to shape the country's post-pandemic future but also carries the risk of repeating mistakes of past crises.
Snopes→ Did Piers Morgan End His Friendship with Trump in an Open Letter?
The fallout apparently began when U.S. President Donald Trump unfollowed Morgan on Twitter.
Snopes→ Did Trump Say He ‘Tested Very Positively’ for COVID-19, Meaning Negative?
Is the president trying to confuse us?
Truth or Fiction?→ Do You Need to Disable COVID-19 Contact Tracing on Your Phone?
In mid-May 2020, the following status update screenshot circulated on Facebook, urging people with iPhones (and possibly Android devices) to “turn off … exposure COVID notifications” via a series of directions in settings: It’
Health Feedback→ Mortality in the U.S. noticeably increased during the first months of 2020 compared to previous years
SUMMARY A post shared on Facebook on 13 May 2020 compared the number of deaths in the U.S. during the first 17 weeks of 2019 (30 December 2018 to 27 April 2019) to those during the same period in 2020 (29 December 2019 to 25 April 2020)@. The post sta
Snopes→ Does This Photo Show Trump Wearing a Protective Mask?
The U.S. president went without a mask for much of his visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in Michigan in late spring 2020.
Snopes→ Did CDC Issue Strict Rules for Reopening Schools in Pandemic?
A widely shared graphic paraphrased CDC recommendations that can be voluntarily adopted by schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ‘Security Update’ Email Targets LogMeIn Users
If you use the remote access service LogMeIn, keep an eye out for a fake email claiming that a security update has… The post Fake ‘Security Update’ Email Targets LogMeIn Users appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Criminals Are Exploiting the COVID-19 Pandemic via Money Laundering Job Scams
Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, authorities are warning people not to fall for money mule “employment opportunities” that may come their way via… The post Criminals Are Exploiting the COVID-19 Pandemic via Money Laundering Job
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Trump Say There Are ‘Many Per Capitas’ During a COVID-19 Discussion?
On May 20 2020, a number of people on social media referenced remarks by United States President Donald Trump about the meaning of the phrase “per capita”: Trump: "And, when you say per capita, there’s many per capitas. It’s li
Snopes→ You Don’t Need to Worry About Spreading the Coronavirus with Cash
Recent articles indicate that some microbes, including COVID-19, are unlikely to spread through contaminated surfaces such as cash.
Snopes→ Coronavirus-Triggered Layoffs in US Hit Nearly 39 Million
More than 2.4 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the outbreak that has triggered nationwide business shutdowns and brought the economy to its knees, the Labor Department reported
Snopes→ Colleges Plan Fall Opening, But Campuses Won’t Look the Same
Once students are back on campus, the primary goal will be to keep them spaced out, colleges say.
Snopes→ Did Giuliani Correctly Tweet That Wuhan Lab Got $3.7M from US in 2017?
Giuliani tacitly echoed President Donald Trump's assertion that the COVID-19 coronavirus came from a lab in Wuhan.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Walmart Promote a COVID-19 Testing Site Using a Pepsi Ad?
Walmart pulled a banner promoting a COVID-19 testing site on May 20 2020 after receiving criticism for also using the space to promote a soft drink. A photo of the banner that has been shared thousands of times shows the mention of the site alongside
Snopes→ Are COVID-19 Tracing Apps Secretly Tracking Your Facebook and Phone Contacts?
Two smartphone apps tracking the transmission of COVID-19 raised privacy questions — and where there are questions, there are usually rumors.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Michigan Send Absentee Ballots to 7.7 Million People?
On May 20 2020, United States President Donald Trump attempted to smear the Michigan secretary of state’s office in a tweet regurgitating one of his most thoroughly debunked claims. “Michigan sends absentee ballots to 7.7 million people ah
Truth or Fiction?→ There’s No ‘New Evidence’ Face Masks Pose Health Risks to Healthy People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On May 18 2020, ScienceTimes.com posted a story with a frightening and shocking headline: “New Evidence Shows Wearing Face Mask Can Help Coronavirus Enter the Brain and Pose More Health Risk, Warn Expert.” The page picked up quite a lot o
Snopes→ Is Kroger Requiring Employees to Repay Coronavirus Emergency Pay?
An image showing a letter purportedly sent from the grocery chain to employees sparked outrage on social media.
Snopes→ Anti-Lockdown Protests Originated With Tight-Knit Group Who Share Bigger Goal: Trump 2020
The driving force behind Michigan's anti-lockdown protests — and their connections to the family of Betsy DeVos — is even more complex than we initially thought.
Snopes→ Quest for ‘Super-Duper’ Missiles Pits US Against Key Rivals
The Trump administration is pouring billions of dollars a year into hypersonic offense and defense.
Snopes→ Cash, Long a Refuge in Uncertain Times, Now Under Suspicion
No longer a thing to be shoved mindlessly into a pocket, tucked into a worn wallet or thrown casually on a kitchen counter, money's status has changed during the virus era — perhaps irrevocably
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘£175 Lidl Voucher’ WhatsApp Giveaway Scam
Messages being distributed via WhatsApp are claiming that European discount supermarket chain Lidl is giving away £175 vouchers to "support the nation during Corona pandemic". The post ‘£175 Lidl Voucher’ WhatsApp Giveaway Scam appeared f
Snopes→ Are Cloth Masks Ineffective at Protecting Against COVID-19?
The CDC recommends that members of the public use simple cloth face coverings in public settings to help slow the spread of the virus.
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Kroger Demanding that Employees Return Emergency Pay?
The Kroger grocery store chain backed off of a policy that brought about criticism and increased scrutiny, calling it an “error” that only affected a small number of workers. The photograph, first posted to Twitter on May 18 2020, showed
Snopes→ Is ‘COV-19’ Inscribed on This Piece of 5G Equipment?
An old piece of television equipment was used to further a conspiracy theory about 5G and COVID-19.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Muzzles Are for Dogs and Slaves’ Protest Sign Real?
Muzzles can serve a variety of purposes, but none includes preventing the transmission of infectious diseases through the air.
Snopes→ Did Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Appear as Coronavirus ‘Expert’ on CNN Panel?
The Swedish teenager and climate activist joined a guest line-up that included Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Snopes→ Here’s How to Stay Safe While Buying Groceries Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Wear a mask, but skip the gloves. Don’t sanitize the apples. And if you are older than 65, it’s probably best to still order your groceries online.
Snopes→ Pandemic Will Alter Communion Rituals for US Christians
The wafers signifying the body of Christ will be placed in the hands of parishioners by priests and deacons wearing face masks and safety glasses.
Snopes→ COVID-19 Data Sharing with Law Enforcement Sparks Concern
Public health officials in at least two-thirds of U.S. states are sharing the addresses of people who have the coronavirus with first responders.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Muzzles are for Dogs and Slaves’ COVID-19 Protest Sign
On May 18 2020, a photograph purportedly from a COVID-19 anti-lockdown protest began circulating, which showed a white woman holding a sign reading “muzzles are for dogs and slaves” alongside an illustration of a black woman wearing a mask