Coronavirus vaccine myths, stories and rumours - fact checked

For weeks, stories and rumour circulated about Coronavirus, it’s effects and possible cures. In one case, WHO stepped in to debunk a WhatsApp message in Arabic that said if you have the circular BCG scar from the jab on your arm, you could be ’75% protected’ against Covid-19. A video, ’plandemic’ suggesting the virus spread was planned, contained medical misinformation and has been discredited.

Timothy

BCG and other coronavirus rumours fact-checked

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Rocky 6 months

Such reliable sources. This is definitely not fake news. /s

Binx1 6 months

I know someone who shared a joint with someone and got it in December. But I didn't get it I'm immune

Chip 6 months

Dispel the myth that human to human transfer isn’t possible....wait the WHO makes their own myths just to debunk em

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Coronavirus vaccine myths, stories and rumours - fact checked

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