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Coronavirus

Since its outbreak in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, the virus officially known as SARS-CoV-2 and the disease COVID-19 have spread rapidly — and so has misinformation.​ PolitiFact has fact-checked a lot of popular social media posts about the virus, including fake coronavirus cures, false news reports and conspiracy theories about the spread. Have a question about COVID-19 that we haven’t answered yet? Send it to [email protected].

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Ad Watch: Pro-Donald Trump PAC’s video misleads about Ron DeSantis’ COVID-19 response

Ad Watch: Pro-Donald Trump PAC’s video misleads about Ron DeSantis’ COVID-19 response

By Amy Sherman • May 25, 2023
Here's what AFT’s Randi Weingarten said about reopening schools during COVID-19

Here's what AFT’s Randi Weingarten said about reopening schools during COVID-19

By Madison Czopek • May 2, 2023
Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News. These are some of his most consequential falsehoods.

Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News. These are some of his most consequential falsehoods.

By Madison Czopek • April 24, 2023
Why the FDA is recommending the newer, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines

Why the FDA is recommending the newer, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines

By Samantha Putterman • April 24, 2023
End of COVID-19 emergency will usher in health system changes

End of COVID-19 emergency will usher in health system changes

By Rachana Pradhan • March 23, 2023
Immunity from COVID-19 infection is strong and lasting, but carries risks, research finds

Immunity from COVID-19 infection is strong and lasting, but carries risks, research finds

By Samantha Putterman • March 7, 2023
New reports show backing for lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided

New reports show backing for lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided

By Jeff Cercone • March 2, 2023
Era of ‘free’ COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Era of ‘free’ COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

By Julie Appleby • February 13, 2023
As pandemic-era provisions lapse, millions of Americans to lose Medicaid

As pandemic-era provisions lapse, millions of Americans to lose Medicaid

By Phil Galewitz • February 2, 2023
Joe Biden is halfway through his term. Here's how many campaign promises he's kept so far.

Joe Biden is halfway through his term. Here's how many campaign promises he's kept so far.

By Louis Jacobson • January 19, 2023
Does Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster increase stroke risk? ‘Very unlikely,’ agencies say

Does Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster increase stroke risk? ‘Very unlikely,’ agencies say

By Gabrielle Settles • January 18, 2023
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By D.L. Davis • January 9, 2023
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By Maria Ramirez Uribe • January 2, 2023
More deaths among vaccinated Americans not a reason to avoid vaccines, experts say

More deaths among vaccinated Americans not a reason to avoid vaccines, experts say

By Jeff Cercone • November 29, 2022
'Died Suddenly' repeats debunked COVID-19 vaccine claims, promotes conspiracy theory

'Died Suddenly' repeats debunked COVID-19 vaccine claims, promotes conspiracy theory

By Madison Czopek • November 29, 2022
Trump says he left Biden a perfect economy, but the facts say otherwise

Trump says he left Biden a perfect economy, but the facts say otherwise

By Matthew Crowley • November 16, 2022
Fact-checking Catherine Cortez Masto and Adam Laxalt in Nevada Senate race

Fact-checking Catherine Cortez Masto and Adam Laxalt in Nevada Senate race

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • November 4, 2022
Why an analysis of COVID-19 vaccines from Florida’s surgeon general is flawed

Why an analysis of COVID-19 vaccines from Florida’s surgeon general is flawed

By Gabrielle Settles • October 13, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

By Andy Nguyen • September 13, 2022
The most outlandish claims we’ve fact-checked about Queen Elizabeth II

The most outlandish claims we’ve fact-checked about Queen Elizabeth II

By Gabrielle Settles • September 12, 2022

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