Are COVID-19 lockdowns and mask mandates returning? Public health experts say that’s unlikely Rather than broad government mandates, experts say some institutions may respond to rising case counts by implementing temporary mask requirements. September 11, 2023 Sara Swann
The CDC didn’t say vaccinated people are likelier to get the new COVID-19 variant than unvaccinated Vaccination remains the safest strategy for avoiding hospitalizations, long-term health outcomes and death, according to the CDC. August 31, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
COVID-19 vaccines are not a threat to the children of vaccinated women, experts say COVID-19 vaccines don’t alter DNA, and their side effects are not transmissible, experts said. August 30, 2023 Tom Kertscher
An activist misused federal data to falsely claim that COVID-19 vaccines killed 676,000 in the US The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed nine deaths linked to a COVID-19 vaccine that is no longer available in the US August 17, 2023 Tom Kertscher
A European study on possible COVID-19 brain effects looked at the virus, not vaccines A study by German researchers did not find vaccines could cause long-term brain damage. It examined possible effects from the virus itself. May 19, 2023 Tom Kertscher
A study does not show that COVID-19 mask wearing raises risk of stillbirths, other health problems The ‘study’ was an article that reviewed studies. It presented no evidence that masks caused serious health problems. May 1, 2023 Tom Kertscher
No, brain aneurysms are not a ‘common’ side effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Risk factors for brain aneurysms include certain inherited disorders, untreated high blood pressure, cigarette smoking and drug abuse. April 27, 2023 Loreben Tuquero
Opinion | Covering the COVID-19 pandemic, I burnt out. Recovery brings me back. For a year, I covered two breaking news beats: K-12 education and state virus data. People were dying in both. April 26, 2023 CD Davidson-Hiers
Poynter and Meta partner to provide Fact-Checking Fundamentals for Asia-Pacific journalists The self-paced fact-checking course is available in 15 languages, including Korean, Pashto, Urdu and more. April 4, 2023 The International Fact-Checking Network
One key factor in the spread of COVID-19: parents lied Plus, why state athletic leagues may allow organized slap fighting, the states where it's legal for teachers to hit your child, and more. March 7, 2023 Al Tompkins
New reports show backing for the COVID-19 lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided On Feb. 26, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Energy Department backed the lab leak theory. Other agencies have differing opinions. March 3, 2023 Jeff Cercone
Have vaccines caused ‘100% of COVID deaths in Canada?’ Not even close. More than 50,000 people in Canada have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic started. Only four are known to be connected to the vaccine. February 14, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
Videos of people ‘dropping suddenly’ aren’t related to COVID-19 vaccines Most of the video clips of people who ‘died suddenly’ that are being shared on social media predate the COVID-19 pandemic. February 3, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
The WHO votes today on whether to declare the pandemic over Plus, The New York Times ends its Virus Briefing newsletter, COVID-era food benefits stop at end of February and millions will be affected, and more. January 27, 2023 Al Tompkins
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome and seasonal stroke risk concerns long predate the COVID-19 pandemic The pandemic ushered in an era of significant change for people worldwide. But not everything is new — despite what some social media posts claim. January 26, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
