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stated on March 25, 2020 a Facebook post
“if your child gets this virus their going to hospital alone in a van with people they don’t know...to be with people they don’t know… you will be at home without them in their time of need.”
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By Emily Venezky • April 2, 2020
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stated on March 24, 2020 a false news article
Says President Donald Trump will announce that a scientist "finally found vaccine to cure corona virus."
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By Daniel Funke • April 1, 2020
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stated on March 22, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said, “We have lost control, we have killed the epidemic physically and mentally. Can’t understand what more we can do, all solutions are exhausted on ground. Our only hope remains up in the Sky, God rescue your people.”
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By Miriam Valverde • April 1, 2020
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stated on March 31, 2020 a Facebook post
Says students have to repeat the same grade next year.
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 31, 2020
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stated on March 30, 2020 a Facebook post
Says certain states are banning the sale of alcohol.
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 30, 2020
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stated on March 20, 2020 a text post
Says the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act gives members of Congress a pay increase.
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By Daniel Funke • March 30, 2020
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stated on March 25, 2020 a Facebook post
“COVID literally stands for Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 30, 2020
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stated on March 19, 2020 a Facebook post
Says imposters in hazmat suits are going door to door in Stockton, Calif., saying they are checking residents for fever or COVID-19, but they “will enter your home and physically attempt robbery.”
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 30, 2020
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stated on March 25, 2020 a Facebook post
Says to leave objects in the sun to avoid contracting the coronavirus.
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 27, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 a Facebook post
Says the CDC now says that the coronavirus can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days.
False
By Samantha Putterman • March 26, 2020
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stated on March 20, 2020 a Facebook post
Says truck drivers are being turned away from fast-food restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mostly True
By Samantha Putterman • March 26, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 a Facebook post
“Donald Trump would receive $17 million for three hotels closed for four days under Republican bill! How in the hell is this right?!”
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By Tom Kertscher • March 26, 2020
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stated on March 21, 2020 a Facebook post
“All schools in Canada are closed for the rest of the school year, each family will receive $950 every two weeks for the next 15 weeks, banks were notif(ied) to suspend mortgage payments for at least 6 months, and student loans deferred.”
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By Bill McCarthy • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 a Facebook message
An audio message lists five ways people can prevent the novel coronavirus.
False
By Daniel Funke • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 15, 2020 a Facebook post
“Bill Gates told us about the coronavirus in 2015.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says a military Humvee labeled “COVID-19 quarantine team” was on Interstate 696 in Michigan.
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By Ciara O'Rourke • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 21, 2020 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."
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By Tom Kertscher • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 22, 2020 a Facebook post
“Boil some orange peels wit cayenne pepper in it stand over the pot breathe in the steam so all that mucus can release from yo nasal… MUCUS is the problem its where THE VIRUS LIVES!!!”
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By Emily Venezky • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 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.
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By Daniel Funke • March 24, 2020
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stated on March 21, 2020 an Instagram post
Says Russia unleashed more than 500 lions on its streets to ensure that people are staying indoors during this pandemic outbreak.
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By Samantha Putterman • March 24, 2020
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