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21 January 2022 What was claimed A seven-year-old boy called Lachlan Leary died from the Covid-19 vaccine in Sydney. Our verdict There is no evidence to suggest this is true. Official sources have denied the claims, and Full Fact could
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20 January 2022 What was claimed The Metropolitan Police is investigating the Covid-19 vaccine programme. Our verdict The force confirmed to Full Fact there is no criminal investigation and no indication any crime has been committed. Multiple social media posts
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19 January 2022 What was claimed Japan has dropped Covid-19 vaccine mandates. Our verdict Japan never enforced a Covid-19 vaccine mandate. Its government websites clearly state vaccination is encouraged but optional. What was claimed Myocarditis has been listed on Covid-19
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19 January 2022 What was claimed Only 3,774 people under 65 have died of Covid in the UK. Our verdict Incorrect. Up to the end of November 2021, 17,095 people under 65 died of Covid in England and Wales alone.
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18 January 2022 What was claimed UKHSA data shows that the Covid-19 vaccines are negatively effective. Our verdict Incorrect. This data cannot be used to estimate vaccine effectiveness. Other estimates from the UKHSA show that the Covid-19 vaccines are effective.
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Health / Coronavirus 18 January 2022 What was claimed A BBC News report showed an actor pretending to be ill with Covid-19. Our verdict This is not true. The man was a genuine Covid-19 patient, who subsequently added the phrase
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Health / Coronavirus 18 January 2022 What was claimed Lateral flow tests show a positive result with drinks including lemonade, Coca Cola and Fanta. Our verdict This is inaccurate. Testing soft drinks can return what appears to be a positive
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13 January 2022 What was claimed Antibodies from a previous Covid-19 infection are probably equivalent to someone who has been vaccinated. Our verdict Although natural immunity acquired through Covid-19 infection does protect against subsequent infection, evidence shows that also being
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13 January 2022 What was claimed Vaccines prevent transmission of the Delta variant of Covid-19 for only eight weeks. Our verdict It’s difficult to measure the effect of vaccines on transmission, but available evidence suggests it’s longer than eight weeks
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