A viral video misrepresents scientific papers and the reasons for wearing face masks to claim that they are ineffective in mitigating transmission of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that masks may help prevent the spread of the disease.
Stories by Saranac Hale Spencer
Staff Writer, FactCheck.org
COVID-19 Testing Truck Logo Depicts an Aardvark, Not Death Deity
Video Falsely Stokes Concerns About Voting in Louisiana Primary
A viral video falsely labeled “Registered Republican Not Allowed to Vote!” suggests that Republicans were kept from voting in Louisiana’s recent primary. The person featured in the video — which has been viewed millions of times — was actually registered as a Democrat, so she couldn’t vote in the closed Republican primary.
Meme Misconstrues Efficacy of Face Masks in Spread of COVID-19
Wearing Face Mask During Pandemic Doesn’t Affect Concealed Carry Permit
Fake AOC Tweet Politicizes COVID-19 Business Restrictions
A fabricated tweet attributed to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates extending COVID-19 restrictions on businesses “until after the November Elections.” There is no evidence Ocasio-Cortez sent the bogus tweet, which was shared — and later deleted — by a Florida congressional candidate and a Fox News host.