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Published on 25/03/2020

An old photo of Buhari from before the pandemic was doctored to add face masks

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Covid-19
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

Hoax circulates that UK hospital has issued special advice to staff to prevent COVID-19 infection

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Published on 25/03/2020

This photo shows Brazil’s president getting emotional during a 2019 speech

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Published on 25/03/2020

This video has circulated in media reports about a man on a subway train in Brussels

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Covid-19
Published on 24/03/2020

Viral video misidentifies COVID-19 patient as Canadian PM’s wife

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Published on 24/03/2020

Video shows Zimbabwe police beating opposition members, not churchgoers defying virus rules

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Published on 24/03/2020

Experts refute misleading claim that bathing in hot water can prevent COVID-19

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Published on 24/03/2020

Health experts refute misleading 'timeline' of COVID-19 symptoms

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Published on 24/03/2020

Police dismiss false claim that Australian factory hoarded COVID-19 supplies to export to China

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Published on 24/03/2020

Australian health authorities refute hoax about 'free home checks' for suspected COVID-19 cases

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Published on 24/03/2020

Indian health authorities refute myth that juiced vegetables can cure COVID-19

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Covid-19
Published on 23/03/2020

Misleading COVID-19 flyer falsely linked to US Veterans Affairs hospital

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Covid-19
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 23/03/2020

This video has been doctored -- it does not feature the voice of Chinese businessman Jack Ma

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Published on 23/03/2020

Indian authorities refute 'fake' advisory which claimed disinfectant would be sprayed across India to tackle COVID-19

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Published on 23/03/2020

This image has circulated in reports about China testing a potential COVID-19 vaccine that has not been approved by health authorities

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Covid-19
Published on 20/03/2020

WhatsApp message falsely links BC mall to COVID-19 outbreak

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Covid-19
Published on 20/03/2020

UNHCR condemns fake notice which claimed refugees in Malaysia are resisting COVID-19 tests

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Covid-19
Published on 20/03/2020

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

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Published on 20/03/2020

'Red soap, white handkerchiefs': experts refute misleading coronavirus prevention 'tips'

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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 19/03/2020

Misinformation circulates online that Australia has announced a nationwide 'shut down'

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Published on 19/03/2020

This video was filmed in 2011, nearly a decade before the novel coronavirus outbreak

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Published on 19/03/2020

This video has circulated online since November 2019 -- weeks before the COVID-19 outbreak

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Published on 19/03/2020

Health experts warn using water in an ablution ritual alone cannot kill the novel coronavirus

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Published on 19/03/2020

Manufacturers say 'free baby formula' offer is a hoax, after coronavirus sparks panic buying

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