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FactCheck.org says: The Food and Drug Administration says this hasn’t been observed in any authorized tests, and vaccine and infectious disease experts explain there is no cross-reaction between influenza and the novel coronavirus.
PolitiFact says: McConnell was talking about states in poor shape before the outbreak. Tillis agreed Congress shouldn’t pay for losses unrelated to the outbreak, but not that states should go bankrupt.
PolitiFact says: Donald Trump does not fit the CDC’s description of “severely obese.” Stories have questioned both Trump’s height and weight, but it’s still extremely unlikely he would be classified as morbidly or severely obese.
PolitiFact says: Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán didn’t testify that he paid off any Democrats during his trial. He never took the stand and the trial received widespread media coverage.
FactCheck.org says: An outdated clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci gives the false impression he advises the public not to wear face masks. Fauci actually recommends wearing a face covering when distances of at least six feet can’t be maintained.
PolitiFact says: New York's pension fund does not need and has not asked for a bailout.
FactCheck.org says: CDC’s staff in China was reduced from approximately 47 people to about 14 under President Donald Trump, according to Reuters story cited by the Biden campaign.
PolitiFact says: In most of Florida, the beaches have reopened in recent weeks after shutdowns. More people back on the beaches has led to more litter at Cocoa Beach.
FactCheck.org says: There is no support for the call’s claim that Hunter Biden made “$80,000 per month from China in the months leading up to the coronavirus outbreak.”
PolitiFact says: The study has not been peer reviewed and it’s based only on lab testing. The lead researcher said more study, including testing on humans, must be done before any conclusions can be drawn.
FactCheck.org says: Recent reports published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found high rates of homeless residents testing positive for the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2.
PolitiFact says: The HEROES Act would allow tax-paying immigrants who are in the country illegally to receive emergency relief funds. The help would also extend to their family members who are U.S. citizens and green-card holders.