“Italy arrested a doctor “for intentionally killing over 3,000 coronavirus patients.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
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“On February 7, the WHO warned about the limited stock of PPE. That same day, the Trump administration announced it was sending 18 tons of masks, gowns and respirators to China.”
PolitiFact rated this: True
“Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Says COVID-19 remains in the air for eight hours and that everyone is now required to wear masks “everywhere.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Students have to repeat the same grade next year.”
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“They’re furloughing nurses in hospitals in western New York state.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Says President Donald Trump will announce that a scientist "finally found vaccine to cure corona virus.”
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“Says Ron Johnson said Americans should go back to work, because "death is an unavoidable part of life.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
“Says Wisconsin’s coronavirus cases will peak on April 26, 2020”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True
“Shows a waitress saying, "I lost my job. But I'll sleep better knowing” that the coronavirus relief bill included funding for the Kennedy Center, refugee resettlement, PBS, and congressional salaries: “Thanks, Democrats”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False
“Taking ibuprofen could increase the risk of complications with a COVID-19 infection.”
PolitiFact rated this: Needs more context
“We inherited a broken test” for COVID-19.”
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“Certain states are banning the sale of alcohol.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“COVID literally stands for Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease.”
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“I didn’t say that” some of the medical equipment that governors are requesting, they don't actually need.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Says imposters in hazmat suits are going door to door in Stockton, Calif., saying they are checking residents for fever or COVID-19, but they “will enter your home and physically attempt robbery.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Says the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act gives members of Congress a pay increase.”
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“Says Jill Karofsky as a prosecutor “went easy on” a Madison man in a 1999 sexual assault case”
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“Says a Marquette professor called him a "maverick" and found no correlation between his opinions and conservative background.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False
“Says Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak "has banned the use of an anti-malaria drug that might help cure coronavirus.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False