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.
Fact Checks
‘Make America Great Again’ Breathing Masks
Some readers and viewers were alarmed by the apparent attempt to make money from a pandemic..
Was Jon Bon Jovi Photographed Washing Dishes Inside a Restaurant?
A Facebook user’s appreciation of the music star was prompted by a real photograph.
Was the United States’ Strategic National Stockpile Website Altered After Remarks by Jared Kushner?
Journalists and social media users alike caught the change in the description of the stockpile.
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.
Do You Have to Request a COVID-19 Forbearance for Student Loans?
The six-month reprieve on making payments only applies to some borrowers.
EMS Workers in New York City, Long Island, Receive Orders Not to Transport Patients Who Cannot Be Resuscitated in the Field
A viral story emphasized the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic as Emergency Medical Services teams in New York City and on Long Island received orders not to transport patients in cardiac arrest.
Is a Homophobic Church Group Running a COVID-19 Clinic in New York City?
Samaritan’s Purse asks volunteers to abide by a statement that, among other things, defines marriage as “between male and female.”
Did Dr. Fauci Predict a Serious Pandemic During Trump’s Presidency — in 2017?
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director’s January 2017 warning was not his only plea for pandemic preparedness — ironically, it’s only now being heard due to COVID-19.
Andrew Cuomo’s Pierced Nipples, Explained
We understandably cannot fact-check New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nipples, but we can examine the available evidence.