“There is no need to wear masks in Assam as there are no COVID cases in the state.”
The Quint rated this: FALSE
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“Philippines ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia in vaccination rollout”
FactRakers rated this: NEEDS CONTEXT
FactRakers says: Data showing the country faring poorly in the percentage of population that has been inoculated were left out
“Because of a change in death certificate procedures specific to COVID-19, "there is a huge chance that COVID death numbers are exaggerated, to the tune of 94%.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
“It took the Legislature nearly 300 days to act on a (COVID-19) bill during this pandemic.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
“The number of pregnant women who have miscarried increased by “366% in just six weeks” as a result of their receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: There is currently no evidence of an increase in miscarriages as a result of COVID-19 immunization.
“They’re unable to administer vaccines if the lockdown ends because the emergency ends with it.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Cites the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System to claim: “There are very serious side effect from getting the vaccines. Here’s your PROOF.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: The government database is not designed to determine if vaccines cause health problems.
“COVID-19 vaccine is a “non-FDA-approved experimental agent.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly False
PolitiFact says: The FDA authorized three vaccines for emergency use. The clinical trials and other materials needed for that are little different from the requirements for final approval.
“If I don’t take the vaccine, I’m at risk for covid. If I do take the vaccine, I’m still at risk for covid PLUS I’m at risk for permanent vaccine side effects. Therefore I’m reducing my risk by not taking the vaccine. That’s the real science.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Getting vaccinated reduced the likelihood of COVID-19 infection by as much as 95% in clinical trials. There is no evidence of permanent side effects.
“We've got 1,500 young people who are waiting for mental health support for over a year”
BBC Reality Check rated this: This is correct.
“The World Health Organization lists the following as top 10 killer foods: french fries, burger, ice cream, iced tea, the red pack of Chippy chips, doughnuts, pancit canton and sweetened pork.”
Vera Files rated this: False
“New Zealand and Vietnam did not impose a lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: In 2021 alone, New Zealand has imposed a lockdown twice: on Feb. 14 (for three days) and Feb. 27 (for seven days). Vietnam was the first country in Southeast Asia to impose lockdown measures when it placed under quarant…
“COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are "experimental gene therapy," don't provide immunity to the disease, and do "not meet the CDC’s own definition of a vaccine.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
“Gargling with salt and water can prevent COVID-19 infection.”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
Vera Files says: There is “no scientific evidence that suggests using mouthwashes, rinses, and gargling solutions will prevent COVID-19 infection,” according to a global team of public health experts convened by international nonprofit …
“Pfeizer CEO refuses [COVID-19 vaccine]”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: A video making the false claim that the Pfizer CEO "refuses" to get a COVID-19 vaccine has been circulating on Facebook. But the pharmaceutical company’s chief executive has said that he’s gotten his first shot.
“You can’t tell me they can (develop a safe vaccine) in eight to 10 months. Or a year. It takes more time than that.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: Claim vaccines aren't safe conflicts with medical consensus, extensive testing and the reality that millions of Americans have safely been vaccinated.
“80% of people taking the Moderna vaccine had significant side effects, via Bill Gates.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Gates didn't say 80% experienced significant side effects. It's not uncommon to feel tired or sick for a day or so. A December FDA report says 0.5% of 15,184 people in a Moderna trial suffered a “severe adverse event."
“News about Chinese vaccine drive from Siem Reap province 3rd March, 2021. Cambodians inside the country please do not inject with Chinese vaccines. Doctor Seang Tola, 39, residing at Phumi Thmey, Svay Dangkum commune, Siem Reap province, died at 3 a.m. after getting the vaccine yesterday 2nd March.”
Fact Crescendo Cambodia rated this: Misleading
Fact Crescendo Cambodia says: The concerned doctor’s death is due to myocardial infarction, according to explanation in the hospital’s press release. A medical expert also explained that the death of the doctor happened several after the vaccination…
“The medication ivermectin is an alternative to Covid-19 vaccines”
TheJournal.ie rated this: Unproven
TheJournal.ie says: The jury is out about whether ivermectin is beneficial for Covid-19 patients, but it is extremely difficult to find infectious disease experts who say it could be considered an alternative to vaccines.
“Photo of a poor labourer beaten during the COVID-19 lockdown”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The posted photo is not related to the COVID-19 lockdown. The same photo is being shared on the internet at least since December 2017 i.e., much before the discovery of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown due to the pa…