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Claim that flu shot causes false positive results on COVID-19 tests is unsupported and misleading
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The flu shot causes false positive results on COVID-19 tests
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Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2020-03-21 -
InaccuratePCR tests for COVID-19 are specific for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and do not detect other coronaviruses, contrary to claims in viral article and video
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There are no reliable tests for a specific COVID-19 virus
Source: Global Research, Jerry Day, Julian Rose, 2020-03-27 -
Evidence points to coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 being of natural origin, no evidence it could have been intentionally propagated
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The coronavirus has been 'released' by China
Source: MyNaCl.blogspot.in, Anonymous, 2020-03-26 -
Mostly inaccurateViral video mixes truth about COVID-19 with a long list of ineffective treatments and preventions
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Coronavirus does not cause a runny nose; is killed by temperatures above 26 degrees; causes lung fibrosis within days of infection; can be diagnosed by holding your breath for 10 seconds; and can be cured in the early stages by drinking plenty of water.
Source: Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life, Steven Aitchison, 2020-03-21 -
Building an Open-source Database of Misinformation Sources on COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, so does false or misleading information about the pandemic online.…
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Mostly accurateDeforestation can facilitate the emergence and spread of some infectious diseases
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Deforestation has made humans more vulnerable to pandemics
Source: Now This, Lani Chan, Tom McKenna, 2020-03-20 -
InaccurateNo, marijuana and ginger have not been shown to cure COVID-19
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Boil weed and ginger for Covid-19 victims, the virus will vanish
Source: Nsemwoha.com, Anonymous, 2020-03-27 -
IncorrectInfectious diseases are caused by pathogens, not an unbalanced, acidic cellular environment
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it is not the pathogens themselves which initiate disease, they only show up because of an acidic, compromised, cell terrain
Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2020-03-25 -
UnsupportedClaim that flu vaccine increases coronavirus infection is unsupported, misinterprets scientific studies
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flu vaccine increases risk of coronavirus infection
Source: DisabledVeterans.org, GreenMedInfo, Benjamin Krause, Facebook users, 2020-03-11 -
InaccurateGargling salt water or vinegar may soothe a sore throat, but it will not eliminate COVID-19
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Gargling with warm water and salt or vinegar eliminates the virus [SARS-CoV-2]
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2020-03-14
