The Gambia introduces enhanced COVID-19 measures to contain the spread of omicron variant
Total active COVID-19 cases in the Gambia as of January,18, 2022 stands at 1,381, while 347 deaths have so far been recorded...
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WHO debunks claims by immunization expert suggesting vaccinated people pose a risk to others
Claim: Vaccinated people pose a risk to others Source: Professor Christian Perronne Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Are people vaccinated against COVID-19...
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FALSE: COVID-19 vaccines do NOT cause phones or magnets to stick to your skin
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines can cause phones or magnets to stick to your skin Source: Viral videos Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A video...
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UNODC: COVID-19 pandemic fuels major increase in drug use globally
By 2030, people using drugs in Africa alone is expected to rise by 40 percent as compared to 11 percent...
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FACT-CHECK: AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines are effective against the Delta COVID-19 variant
Claim: AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines are not effective against the Delta strain of the COVID-19 virus Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty...
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FACT-CHECK: Is it safe for Hepatitis B patients to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
As the global fight against COVID-19 continues and more than 2.5 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines administered in over 190 countries, vaccine...
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FACT-CHECK: Virologist Luc Montagnier did NOT say all vaccinated people will die within 2 years- moreover, the claim is FALSE
Claim: All vaccinated people will die within 2 years Source: WhatsApp Message Verdict: FALSE Researched Gifty Tracy Aminu A widely circulated message on...
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FACT-CHECK: Message FALSELY claims Singapore has performed an autopsy on the corpse of a COVID-19 victim
Claim: 4 claims about COVID-19 and treatment protocols Source: WhatsApp message Verdict: 4 CLAIMS FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A message circulating on...
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FALSE: COVID-19 vaccines are NOT poisonous and you don’t need to drink charcoal powder mixed in warm water to detox
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines are poisonous Source: WhatsApp Audio Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu An audio clip being passed around on...
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FACT-CHECK: Do you lose your innate immune system after taking a COVID-19 vaccine?
Claim: 2 COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories Source: WhatsApp video Verdict: 2 FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A video clip that has been tagged...
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