Coronavirus ‘Memo from a Grocery Store Manager’
A letter from a grocery store manager during the COVID-19 pandemic went viral, but its provenance is unknown.
Did a Swiss Town Project the Union Jack Onto the Matterhorn to Show COVID-19 Solidarity?
A viral image purportedly showing the British flag on the side of the Matterhorn as a beacon of hope during the coronavirus pandemic looked altered — but it wasn’t.
‘COVID-19 Had Us All Fooled, but Now We Might Have Finally Found Its Secret’ Medium Post
A viral post about COVID-19 and hydroxychloroquine shared to Medium’s platform has since been removed, but copies continued spreading on social media.
Did SCOTUS Rule Trump Can Remove Chuck Schumer from the Senate?
A fly-by-night “MAGA” site headline falsely claimed that the Supreme Court ruled that the President of the United States can “remove” the Minority Leader from the Senate.
Spanish Flu 1918 Family Portrait Shows Cat with Face Mask
After the CDC recommended use of face masks in public during the COVID-19 pandemic, a purported vintage family portrait from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic showed a family wearing masks — including their cat.
Did Joe Biden’s Campaign Hold a $2,800 ‘Virtual Fireside Chat’?
Rumors circulated that Joe Biden’s campaign scheduled a “virtual fireside chat,” charging attendees $2,800 to view a livestream.
‘Mammoth Unemployment Claims in Their Historical Context’ GIF
A seemingly sourceless animated GIF circulating on social media purports to show a visually shocking unemployment spike during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Did the President of Meharry Medical Advise Sterilizing Cloth Face Masks in the Microwave Between Uses?
A viral post claimed that the president of Meharry Medical said to sanitize cloth face masks by microwaving them between uses — and here’s his complete statement about that advice.
Is New York City Planning ‘Temporary Mass Graves’ in Central Park?
In early April 2020, numerous rumors circulated about “temporary mass graves” and “mass graves” for COVID-19 victims in New York City parks.
Are COVID-19 Patients With High BMIs Being Denied Ventilators?
After a rumor circulated that patients with high body mass indices were being excluded from COVID-19 ventilator treatment, a Google Docs sheet circulated to advise people of their medical rights and resources.