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Our team of experienced journalists provide rigorous and impartial analysis of misinformation and disinformation circulating online and in the public discourse. Accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network, AAP FactCheck reduces the spread and impact of false information.

Lung disease "rescue packs" claim blows into Australia from the UK

A Facebook post is leading people to believe that sufferers of pre-existing respiratory conditions are entitled to a respiratory 'rescue pack' that includes steroids and antibiotics.

Post claiming to show a US-developed COVID-19 vaccine fails the truth test

A Facebook post claiming to show a photo of a new vaccine for COVID-19 is spreading false hope as the economic, social and health impacts of the coronavirus deepen around the world.

Ibuprofen and COVID-19 'link' infects social media

A social media post claims that there is a link between the pain reliever ibuprofen and COVID-19 deaths.

False claims of goods being shipped to China damage Melbourne companies

Claims that a Melbourne based e-commerce business and freight company are sending essential goods to China in a time of national crisis have gone viral on Facebook and had a real-life impact.

Italy's COVID-19 situation is dire but a photo of coffins is not from the coronavirus pandemic

Italy is highlighted in a social media post to emphasise the importance of staying home during coronavirus by using a photo of multiple coffins to reinforce the message.

CEOs did not leave their jobs in anticipation of COVID-19

There is a conspiracy theory doing the social media circuit that a group of CEOs left their positions ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 conspiracy about Hollywood arrests, CEO exits gets an F for "Fiction"

Countries around the world have closed their borders as the COVID-19 pandemic escalates. In the midst of these measures, rumours about a vast global conspiracy are being shared on Facebook.

Cristiano Ronaldo is not converting his Portuguese hotels into COVID-19 hospitals

A social media post claims soccer superstar Ronaldo has responded to the coronavirus crisis by turning his chain of hotels into hospitals.

COVID-19 drinking water advice dry on evidence

With countries around the world going into lockdown amid the COVID-19 crisis, a Facebook post claiming that drinking water regularly will kill the pathogen is gaining traction.

"Uncle's notes" for guidance on COVID-19 coronavirus treatment are misguided

Accurate advice about COVID-10 is critical during the current pandemic and, as people seek information, a social media post purporting to list symptoms treatments warrants scrutiny.

No vote of confidence for claims linking pandemics with election years

As the COVID-19 crisis escalates globally, a social media post that suggests there is a link between election dates and virus outbreaks is spreading through the online community.

Pic of untouched vegan food in supermarket has nothing to do with COVID-19 coronavirus

As people stockpile food and toilet paper over fears of the COVID-19 coronavirus causing disruption in Australia, a Facebook post claims to show vegan foods are being shunned amid the panic buying.