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Viral Posts Falsely Claim Coronavirus Vaccine, Drugs Developed In Asia
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Viral Posts Falsely Claim Coronavirus Vaccine, Drugs Developed In Asia

Japanese scientists are testing a new drug, while Phillipines authorities have warned against the online misinformation.

3 April 2020 2:59 PM GMT
False: Video Shows COVID-19 Victim
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False: Video Shows COVID-19 Victim's Bodies Removed From Iran Hospital

The August 2019 video captures a funeral procession for pilgrims who died during the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi...

3 April 2020 1:02 PM GMT
No, Singapore Is Not Fining Those Flouting Social Distancing Rules
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No, Singapore Is Not Fining Those Flouting Social Distancing Rules

Government agencies overseeing the social distancing orders say there is no mention of spot fines for offenders.

3 April 2020 11:44 AM GMT
Rescue Packs For Citizens With Respiratory Conditions In Australia?
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Rescue Packs For Citizens With Respiratory Conditions In Australia?

Australian health authorities dismiss hoax claim about 'rescue packs' for patients with pre-existing conditions.

2 April 2020 3:50 PM GMT
World Health Organisation Report Did Not Say Coronavirus Stays In Cabbage
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World Health Organisation Report Did Not Say Coronavirus Stays In...

Social media posts warn against eating cabbage during the COVID-19 pandemic, falsely citing a 'WHO report'.

2 April 2020 1:50 PM GMT
False: Thai Police Can Fine People Who Fail To Wear Masks In Public
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False: Thai Police Can Fine People Who Fail To Wear Masks In Public

Misinformation around the COVID-19 spreads in Thailand, police refute the social media claims as 'fake news'.

2 April 2020 6:33 AM GMT
No, China Did Not Send Doctors To Malaysia To Combat COVID-19
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No, China Did Not Send Doctors To Malaysia To Combat COVID-19

An image of people holding the China and Malaysia flags have been shared in a misleading context over social media.

1 April 2020 3:06 PM GMT
Is The Hantavirus A
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Is The Hantavirus A 'New' Disease Emerging From China? A FactCheck.

The virus was first detected during the Korean War in the 1950s as opposed to the misleading claims that it is new.

1 April 2020 1:00 PM GMT
Did A Melbourne Factory Hoard Essential Supplies To Export To China?
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Did A Melbourne Factory Hoard Essential Supplies To Export To China?

Police dismiss false claims that the Australian factory was stocked with products to export to COVID-19 battling China.

27 March 2020 6:15 PM GMT
Image From Current Year Purported To Be From 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak
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Image From Current Year Purported To Be From 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak

After COVID-19 related panic buying, a misleading graphic shows a fully stocked shelf from 2020 as being from the H1N1...

27 March 2020 3:01 PM GMT
How Public Distrust Is Hampering Africa
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How Public Distrust Is Hampering Africa's Fight Against Coronavirus

Accurate information about the COVID-19 outbreak is being hindered by deep dustrust of governments in African nations.

27 March 2020 1:14 PM GMT
False: Rail Tanker Stamped With
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False: Rail Tanker Stamped With 'COVID-19'

The Chicago-headquartered rail freight carrier company clarified that the viral image is manipulated and fake.

27 March 2020 10:30 AM GMT