Did Donald Trump Ask About Using Disinfectant Injections to Treat COVID-19?
The president’s bizarre medical theory was quickly shared online.
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Meme Comparing ‘Flattening the Curve’ of COVID-19 to Deploying a Parachute Goes Viral
Thousands of people on social media shared a post comparing “flattening the curve” to using a parachute, against a backdrop of protests against the measures.
Does H.R. 5717 Require That Gun Owners Be Licensed by the Government?
Social media users misconstrued the language of a gun safety bill introduced in January 2020.
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.
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.
The COVID-19 Chloroquine Controversy, Explained
Hyperpartisan accounts on Twitter have been debating the safety and efficacy of chloroquine. Why is the use of a drug to treat COVID-19 so politically charged?
Did a Gerrity’s Store Discard $35,000 of Food After a Woman ‘Coughed’ on It During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of a woman “coughing” on food items in a supermarket went viral fast, based on an emotive account from the chain’s co-owner.
Will Americans Go Into a Four-Week Quarantine on April 1 2020?
Rumors circulating via text message, on social media, and through Google Docs (as well as other vectors) contain a claim that a four-week-long quarantine will go into effect for all Americans at the beginning of April 2020 — but that remains completely unsubstantiated.
Are Hackers Using Fake ‘Coronavirus Maps’ to Import Malware?
Security experts warned about fake websites built to steal their information