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Coronavirus
The COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Government
WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control
Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Government
No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis
Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Vaccines
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Yes, a Rhode Island bill aims to fine, tax eligible residents if they aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Health
Fact-checking Supreme Court justices' claims about flu deaths and kids with COVID-19 in ‘serious condition’
The VERIFY team investigated two claims about Supreme Court justices’ statements during oral argument, which have drawn criticism from some online.
Travel
Yes, the CDC recommends mask-wearing on planes, trains and public buses
Although the federal mask mandate on mass transit was overturned, the CDC still recommends mask-wearing on planes and other forms of public transportation.
Money
Yes, Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn't wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Coronavirus
When does COVID-19 go from pandemic to endemic? There’s no statistical cut-off
Though some states are planning to start treating COVID-19 as endemic, the WHO and others say there isn’t a formal way to mark the transition away from a pandemic.
Coronavirus
Yes, wearing a mask can help protect you from getting COVID-19, even if others aren’t wearing them
As many people are removing their masks on planes, experts say wearing one can still offer you some protection against COVID-19, even if everyone else is maskless.
Government
WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control
Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Government
No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis
Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Vaccines
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines
Yes, a Rhode Island bill aims to fine, tax eligible residents if they aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking if a Rhode Island bill actually says that unvaccinated residents would be taxed more
Under a recently proposed Rhode Island Senate bill, eligible residents would have to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face a monthly fine and pay double their income tax.
Health
Fact-checking Supreme Court justices' claims about flu deaths and kids with COVID-19 in ‘serious condition’
The VERIFY team investigated two claims about Supreme Court justices’ statements during oral argument, which have drawn criticism from some online.
Travel
Yes, the CDC recommends mask-wearing on planes, trains and public buses
Although the federal mask mandate on mass transit was overturned, the CDC still recommends mask-wearing on planes and other forms of public transportation.
Money
Yes, Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn't wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if Uber and Lyft customers can be refunded for canceling a ride if a driver doesn’t wear a mask
If an Uber or Lyft rider feels unsafe due to the driver not wearing a mask, they can cancel and be refunded for their fee by contacting the companies' support teams.
Coronavirus
When does COVID-19 go from pandemic to endemic? There’s no statistical cut-off
Though some states are planning to start treating COVID-19 as endemic, the WHO and others say there isn’t a formal way to mark the transition away from a pandemic.
Coronavirus
Yes, wearing a mask can help protect you from getting COVID-19, even if others aren’t wearing them
As many people are removing their masks on planes, experts say wearing one can still offer you some protection against COVID-19, even if everyone else is maskless.
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