Inaccurate
2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) does not contain “pShuttle-SN” sequence; no evidence that virus is man-made
Claim:
2019 novel coronavirus contains 'pShuttle-SN' sequence proving laboratory origin
Articles tagged with
Respiratory infections
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Source: Natural News, Infowars, Alex Jones, Mike Adams, 2020-02-02 -
InaccurateNo, “HIV insertions” were not identified in the 2019 coronavirus, contrary to claims based on questionable bioinformatics study
Claim:
Coronavirus contains 'HIV insertions'
Source: Zero Hedge, Infowars, Anonymous, 2020-01-31 -
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Inaccurate“15% fatality rate” from coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection was based only on initial cases; infection fatality rate likely less than 3%
Claim:
Coronavirus hits 15% fatality rate
Source: Natural News, Mike Adams, 2020-01-25 -
Unsupported
No conclusive evidence links consumption of bats with the 2019 coronavirus outbreak
Claim:
Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak linked to eating bats
Source: Infowars, Daily Star, The Sun, Gemma Mullin, Emma Parker, Paul Joseph Watson, 2020-01-22 -
Inaccurate
Contrary to claims in viral social media posts, 2019 coronavirus was not lab-created nor was it patented years before outbreak
Claim:
[The coronavirus is] “new” yet it was lab-created and patented in 2015
Source: Twitter/X, Facebook, Jordan Sather, Chris Kirckof, 2020-01-23 -
1.5Very high
Time article accurately describes distinguishing features between influenza infection and infection by other respiratory viruses
“Generally accurate. However, the main issue is that influenza viruses can also cause a “cold”, i.e. upper respiratory tract infection. A “cold” is a symptom/diagnosis whereas “influenza” is a virus that can cause symptoms such as a cold. There could be a better distinction by saying there are lots of viruses (flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), rhinovirus, coronavirus, etc.) that cause respiratory infections including ‘colds’ and ‘chest infections’.”
