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Covid-19: Is it safe to vaccinate children?
Claim: The Sunday News on 25 July published a story with the headline ‘Govt studies vaccination for children’.…
Self-medicating with Azithromycin will not prevent Covid-19
Claim: Self-medicating with Azithromycin drugs will prevent Covid-19 Self-medication has been seen by many as a panacea during…
Fact sheet: Covid-19 Delta variant
The World Health Organisation (WHO) this Monday said the more dangerous and fast-spreading coronavirus variant, Delta, has reached at least…
Is the Delta variant more transmissible than earlier Covid-19 variants?
Claim. A message circulating online claimed that the Covid-19 Delta variant is more virulent and has a higher death…
How long does it take to have immunity after vaccination?
Claim: According to a Twitter post, a person who takes a Covid-19 vaccine only builds immunity after about two…
Do antibodies prevent Covid-19 reinfection?
Claim: A social media user claimed that people who have been with Covid-19 and recovered do not have to…
No, hot drinks cannot stop Covid-19
Plummeting temperatures of late have seen a lot of people grappling with chilly conditions. Some claim this year’s…
False, that you can tell if someone has Covid-19
Question: Can you always tell if someone has Covid-19? Fact: No. The virus that causes Covid-19 can be…
Touching a communal bottle of alcohol-based sanitiser will not infect you
Most people have expressed concern that touching the communal bottle of sanitiser in public places is risky as…