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Chain message
Chain message
stated on March 23, 2020 in a Facebook message:
An audio message lists five ways people can prevent the novel coronavirus.
False
By Daniel Funke • March 25, 2020
Viral image
Viral image
stated on March 16, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says a military Humvee labeled “COVID-19 quarantine team” was on Interstate 696 in Michigan.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 25, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 21, 2020 in a Facebook post:
"If you are in Las Vegas and you get a knock on your door from NV Power, 2020 Census or CVD-19 testers, do not open your door. They are robbing people at gunpoint."
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 25, 2020
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on March 24, 2020 in a Fox News town hall:
Says N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo “rejected buying recommended 16,000 ventilators in 2015 for the pandemic, for a pandemic, established death panels and lotteries instead. So, he had a chance to buy, in 2015, 16,000 ventilators at a very low price, and he turned it down.”
False
By Miriam Valverde • March 25, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on March 20, 2020 in an article:
“Fish tank additive may treat coronavirus.”
False
By Bill McCarthy • March 24, 2020
Chain message
Chain message
stated on March 23, 2020 in a video:
"Slices of lemon in a cup of hot water can save your life. The hot lemon can kill the proliferation of" the novel coronavirus.
False
By Daniel Funke • March 24, 2020
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on March 23, 2020 in social media posts:
“Putin has stated: Russian citizens (have) 2 options: Stay home for 15 days or in jail for 5 years.”
False
By Louis Jacobson • March 24, 2020
Chain message
Chain message
stated on March 23, 2020 in a Snapchat screenshot:
Says "special military helicopters will spray pesticide against the Corona virus in the skies all over the country."
False
By Daniel Funke • March 24, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 19, 2020 in a Facebook post:
"Huge! Results From Breaking Chloroquine Study Show 100% Cure Rate For Patients Infected With The Coronavirus."
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 23, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 17, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“So Trump comes to Nashville to oversee damage from the tornado. He flies into the area in a helicopter to get there without further traffic problems in the city. He writes PERSONAL checks to those in need, with his personal accountant in tow.”
False
By Madison Czopek • March 23, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on March 23, 2020 in a blog post:
Says you can get a free $100 Lowe’s coupon by answering a few questions
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 23, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 22, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“Go to 2020census.gov and fill out this census form so you can get your stimulus check.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 23, 2020
Chain message
Chain message
stated on March 19, 2020 in a text:
The federal government is “preparing to mobilize the national guard,” “dispatch them across the US with military” and “announce a nationwide 1 week quarantine for all citizens.”
False
By Daniel Funke • March 20, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 2, 2020 in a Facebook post:
A list of 11 names are “Marines that gave their lives this week for everyone in this country. There is no media for them, not even a mention of their names.”
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 20, 2020
Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy
stated on March 16, 2020 in a tweet:
“Sunlight actually can kill the (novel coronavirus.)”
False
By Paul Specht • March 20, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 17, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“People are going door to door in Colorado Springs stating they are COVID testing so they can rob people!!!!”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 19, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 15, 2020 in a text post:
"George Soros owns the WuXi PHARMA LAB located in Wuhan, China where COVID-19 was developed and conveniently Broke Out."
False
By Daniel Funke • March 19, 2020
National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
stated on November 25, 2019 in a story:
Says “Joe Biden wants to ban 9mm pistols.”
False
By Samantha Putterman • March 18, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 17, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“All US citizens are entitled to $700 USD per week to stay at home to avoid the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus, starting from March 17.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 18, 2020
Ron Paul
Ron Paul
stated on March 16, 2020 in an opinion article:
Says Anthony Fauci’s statement that the coronavirus death rate is 10 times that of the seasonal flu is “a claim without any scientific basis."
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 18, 2020
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