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.
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COVID-19 Testing Truck Logo Depicts an Aardvark, Not Death Deity
Trump Twists Biden’s Position on School Choice/Charter Schools
Trump’s False, Recurring Claim About Biden’s Stance on Police
Trump’s Numbers July 2020 Update
Trump Distorts Biden’s Immigration Plans
Trump Misleads on H1N1 Swine Flu Testing
As Deaths Rise, Trump Sticks with Old Numbers
Trump’s Misleading Comments on Biden and the Coronavirus
DeVos’ Outdated Statistic on School Efforts
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos used an outdated figure in claiming only 10% of school districts had “provided any kind of real curriculum and instruction program” after the coronavirus pandemic caused schools to shut down this spring. That was the case for 82 districts in late March, but by late April, 56% were doing so. In late May, the figure was 67%.