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VERIFY: US Department of Education didn’t ask teachers to have legal wills ready, but some doing so anyway
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VERIFY: Department of Education did not advise teachers to write their wills
Teachers are writing their wills before going back to work during the pandemic independent of Department of Education guidance.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear
An expert from Johns Hopkins Hospital breaks down what kinds of masks are most effective for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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VERIFY: The best mask to use is one you can wear the longest
An expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine stresses that the best mask to use is one you're comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
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VERIFY: Fake video claims to show Trump on hot mic criticizing supporters over masks
A video being spread online that appears to show the president talking negatively about his supporters does not include genuine audio of him.
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VERIFY: Doctors' viral video shares false claims about hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
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VERIFY: No, Kroger is not adding a 'Black Lives Matter charge' to your grocery bill
A photo of a Kroger receipt online that claims to show a 59-cent charge to the Black Lives Matter movement actually has to do with the nation's coin shortage.
Coronavirus
VERIFY: Viral video of doctors shares false claims about Hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Coronavirus claims made by Houston doctor touted by Trump are false
Houston's Dr. Stella Immanuel has made national news after President Trump retweeted comments she's made about the coronavirus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Yes, you should wash reusable face masks after using them
The CDC and WHO both recommend washing your face masks regularly to combat the spread of coronavirus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: What researchers say about COVID-19 and long-term loss of smell and taste
A loss of smell and taste associated with COVID-19 can last for a few weeks or longer, a Johns Hopkins University surgeon told VERIFY.
VERIFY
VERIFY: You should mail ballots in at least 7 days before election day
A viral social media post claimed you must send in your mail-in ballots at least 14 days before election day. The USPS gives you a little more wiggle room than that.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Department of Education did not advise teachers to write their wills
Teachers are writing their wills before going back to work during the pandemic independent of Department of Education guidance.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear
An expert from Johns Hopkins Hospital breaks down what kinds of masks are most effective for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
VERIFY
VERIFY: The best mask to use is one you can wear the longest
An expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine stresses that the best mask to use is one you're comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Fake video claims to show Trump on hot mic criticizing supporters over masks
A video being spread online that appears to show the president talking negatively about his supporters does not include genuine audio of him.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Doctors' viral video shares false claims about hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
VERIFY
VERIFY: No, Kroger is not adding a 'Black Lives Matter charge' to your grocery bill
A photo of a Kroger receipt online that claims to show a 59-cent charge to the Black Lives Matter movement actually has to do with the nation's coin shortage.
Coronavirus
VERIFY: Viral video of doctors shares false claims about Hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Coronavirus claims made by Houston doctor touted by Trump are false
Houston's Dr. Stella Immanuel has made national news after President Trump retweeted comments she's made about the coronavirus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Yes, you should wash reusable face masks after using them
The CDC and WHO both recommend washing your face masks regularly to combat the spread of coronavirus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: What researchers say about COVID-19 and long-term loss of smell and taste
A loss of smell and taste associated with COVID-19 can last for a few weeks or longer, a Johns Hopkins University surgeon told VERIFY.
VERIFY
VERIFY: You should mail ballots in at least 7 days before election day
A viral social media post claimed you must send in your mail-in ballots at least 14 days before election day. The USPS gives you a little more wiggle room than that.
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