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“The nasal swab test for COVID-19 damages the “blood-brain barrier” and can lead to brain infections.”

FactCheck.org says: Medical experts say the nasal swab used in testing for the novel coronavirus is completely safe.

“Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain died of colon cancer, not COVID-19.”

FactCheck.org says: Herman Cain did battle and survive cancer in 2006, but his staff confirmed online that his death was due to the novel coronavirus.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "just came out & said they made another ‘mistake’" in Florida. "And they’ve also been counting Pneumonia & Flu as Covid– dropping their [number] from approx 90,000 to 11,000.”

FactCheck.org says: The CDC did not reduce its count of COVID-19 cases in Florida, and it does not count pneumonia and flu deaths as COVID-19 deaths.

“I don’t even know what [Dr. Anthony Fauci's] stance is on" using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.”

FactCheck.org says: In fact, Fauci has said — at briefings attended by Trump — that there is no evidence that hydroxychloroquine works for COVID-19.

“A viral video claims of COVID-19, "Nobody needs to get sick. This virus has a cure. It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc and Zithromax.”

FactCheck.org says: A doctor in a viral video falsely claims hydroxychloroquine is a "cure" for COVID-19. There is no known cure for COVID-19, and current scientific evidence hasn’t found that hydroxychloroquine is an effective treatment.

“Donald Trump tweeted in 2009 that he "would never let thousands of Americans die from a pandemic" if president.”

FactCheck.org says: There is no evidence ever Trump posted that tweet.

“Tom Hanks did not have coronavirus but was under house arrest for pedophilia in Australia”

“A popular social media post says that a mobile COVID-19 testing facility bears "a logo of Anubis the god of Death.”

FactCheck.org says: Conspiracy theorists claim that a mobile COVID-19 testing station bears a logo that depicts an ancient deity of death. It actually shows an aardvark, which is the name of the company that makes the trucks.

“A viral video says that scientific studies support the claim that face masks don't mitigate the transmission of COVID-19.”

FactCheck.org says: A video misrepresents scientific papers and the reasons for wearing face masks to claim that they’re ineffective in mitigating transmission of COVID-19. The CDC says that masks may help prevent the spread of the disease.

“Trump is to blame for the virus coming to New York, because that's the fact. That's what the CDC just said. If Trump's government had done its job, the virus wouldn't come here.”

FactCheck.org says: Cuomo pointed to a study that suggested government officials could have better mitigated the spread of the coronavirus in New York City, but it didn’t say they could have stopped it.

“Black Lives Matter protesters and Mexicans have contributed to the rise of coronavirus cases in the U.S.”

FactCheck.org says: Experts say there is no evidence that Black Lives Matter protests or Mexicans have caused the spike in coronavirus cases in pockets of the U.S., contradicting President Donald Trump’s assertions.

“The government has approved a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments to everyone who signs up — and the money will be forthcoming in “5-7 business days.”

FactCheck.org says: Congress is considering another economic package, but a new round of support has not been passed.

“The Obama administration "stopped testing ... right in the middle" of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.”

FactCheck.org says: Individual reporting of H1N1 cases was halted after a few months, but some testing did continue. Unlike with COVID-19, testing for H1N1, which is far less deadly, did not play much of a role in controlling viral spread.

“A "face mask exempt card" exempts the holder "from any ordinance requiring face mask usage in public.”

“Betsy DeVos said 'only' .02% of kids are likely to die when they go back to school during the pandemic.”

FactCheck.org says: There is no evidence DeVos made that comment.

“Fact-checking a video that claims masks ‘ain’t going to do anything for you’”

PolitiFact says: Facial hair can hinder, but doesn’t negate mask effectiveness; if you don’t touch it, you can safely wear a mask from a store to your car; masks aren’t intended to protect eyes, but face shields aren’t generally advised.

“Sen. Susan Collins “voted twice to allow drug companies to keep cheaper generic drugs off the market, forcing Mainers to pay 10 times more for their medicine.”

FactCheck.org says: Collins also has supported bills intended to increase generic-drug competition and lower prescription costs.

“Why are yall wearing a mask? Even the box is saying it doesn't protect against covid19.”

FactCheck.org says: A meme suggests that face masks are useless against COVID-19, but the CDC recommends wearing a face covering in public since the virus is transmitted mostly through droplets produced when people cough, sneeze and talk.

“99%" of coronavirus cases "are totally harmless.”

FactCheck.org says: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that through May 30, 14% of confirmed coronavirus cases led to hospitalizations -- including 2% in intensive care units.

“Ghislaine Maxwell has tested positive for COVID-19 in New Hampshire jail, DOJ reports”

FactCheck.org says: Story originated on website that calls its work satire.