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Published on 27/03/2020

These photos show the coffins of victims of a boat disaster in 2013

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Published on 27/03/2020

Nigeria is not paying citizens for staying at home amidst coronavirus pandemic

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Published on 27/03/2020

This footage of looting was filmed years before the pandemic

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Published on 27/03/2020

Experts say eating garlic does not prevent COVID-19 -- and onions are no cure either

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Published on 27/03/2020

False claim circulates online that certain countries in Asia are using helicopters to spray 'COVID-19 disinfectant'

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Published on 27/03/2020

This video has circulated in reports about Trump being rushed off stage after a false gun scare in 2016

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Published on 27/03/2020

This video has circulated online about a prank staged in Brazil in 2019

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Published on 26/03/2020

Wet wipes not recommended for use as DIY coronavirus protection masks

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Published on 26/03/2020

Inhaling steam will not treat or cure novel coronavirus infection

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Published on 26/03/2020

Public distrust hampers Africa fight against coronavirus misinformation

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Published on 26/03/2020

This video shows two separate incidents involving different women in supermarkets

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Published on 26/03/2020

This photo shows a COVID-19 test kit developed by a South Korean company

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Published on 26/03/2020

This photo shows coffins for dead migrants after a boat capsized off the coast of Italy in 2013

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Published on 26/03/2020

This video has circulated online since at least 2013 and shows people receiving Bibles

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Published on 25/03/2020

Photo of ‘COVID-19’ rail tanker is not genuine

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Published on 25/03/2020

This photo was taken in South Africa in 2016 -- it is unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic

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Published on 25/03/2020

This Pakistani bank said no employees had tested positive for COVID-19 and its branches remained open

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Published on 23/03/2020

Gargling warm salt water or vinegar does not prevent coronavirus infection, health experts say

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Published on 20/03/2020

There is no evidence to support the claim that Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo tested positive for the novel coronavirus

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Published on 20/03/2020

Misleading report claims UV light, chlorine and high temperatures can kill COVID-19

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Published on 19/03/2020

Hot air from saunas, hair dryers won’t prevent or treat COVID-19

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Published on 19/03/2020

False posts claim COVID-19 existed before 2019, use animal vaccines as proof

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Published on 18/03/2020

This video has been doctored -- scientists have not found bananas prevent coronavirus infection

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Published on 17/03/2020

Health experts say comparing death tolls of an emerging epidemic with longstanding diseases risks underplaying COVID-19

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Published on 16/03/2020

Health experts dismiss false claim that COVID-19 fits a pattern of viral outbreaks every 100 years

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Published on 14/03/2020

Debunks of novel coronavirus prevention, cures, treatments

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Published on 12/03/2020

False claims that drinking water with lemon can prevent COVID-19 circulate online

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Published on 11/03/2020

World Health Organization refutes viral claims that holding your breath can test for COVID-19

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