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No, this video doesn’t show a man dropping dead from COVID-19 in New York City
March 12, 2020

“NYC man drops dead in middle of street — suspected coronavirus!”

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Yes, Biden did call voters a ‘damn liar,’ a ‘lying dog-faced pony soldier’ and ‘full of s—’
By Daniel Funke March 12, 2020

Says Joe Biden “attacked voters this primary,” saying “damn liar,” “full of s---” and “dog-faced pony soldier.”

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In Italy, people must stay home except for work or emergencies
March 12, 2020

“Whole of Italy goes into quarantine.”

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Wisconsin state Sen. Roger Roth hits the mark: Tax burden at a 50-year low
By Nusaiba Mizan March 11, 2020

“The average (Wisconsin) resident’s tax burden is at its lowest level in nearly 50 years while incomes continue to grow.”

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Jimmy Carter hasn’t endorsed Sanders, or anyone else, in 2020 primary
By Samantha Putterman March 11, 2020

Says Jimmy Carter has endorsed Bernie Sanders.

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An epidemiologist projects 40%-70% of adults could catch coronavirus in the coming year
March 11, 2020

Says Harvard scientists say the coronavirus is “spreading so fast that it will infect 70% of humanity this year.”

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Donald Trump’s wrong claim that ‘anybody’ can get tested for coronavirus
By Miriam Valverde March 11, 2020

“Anybody that wants a test (for the coronavirus) can get a test.”

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Drinking water does not prevent coronavirus infection
By Daniel Funke March 11, 2020

If the coronavirus gets in your mouth, "drinking water or other liquids will WASH them down through your esophagus and into the stomach. Once there…

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No, coronavirus has not yet ‘officially reached Milwaukee County,’ contrary to politician’s claim
By Eric Litke March 11, 2020

“The coronavirus has officially reached Milwaukee County.”

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Sun exposure does not kill the coronavirus
By Daniel Funke March 11, 2020

"Being exposed to the sun for two hours" kills the 2019 coronavirus.

Trump said Bloomberg polled poorly in tough times, but that’s not always true
By Jill Terreri Ramos March 11, 2020

Michael Bloomberg “did not poll well as mayor in handling crisis!”

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