Latest False Fact-checks in Coronavirus Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: Gov. Gavin Newsom “has no legal authority” to make wearing face coverings mandatory in California. Donald Trump stated on June 20, 2020 in a campaign rally: “Joe Biden and the Democrats want to prosecute Americans for going to church, but not for burning a church.” Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Six months before the COVID ‘plandemic,’ Bill Gates had negotiated a $100 billion contact tracing deal with (the) Democratic congressman sponsor of bill.” Mike Pence stated on June 15, 2020 in remarks at the White House: "In a very real sense, (Oklahoma has) flattened the curve. ... The number of cases in Oklahoma — it's declined precipitously." Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post: “FREE HORSES!!!! 52 thoroughbred horses need homes. Will go to Sugarcreek this Sat. for slaughter. Gentleman died due to COVID-19 and his son wants nothing to do with them.” Facebook posts stated on June 11, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Corona Virus claims a black belt. Chuck Norris, Dead at 80.” Facebook posts stated on June 8, 2020 in a Facebook post: Wearing masks for the coronavirus “decreases oxygen intake, increases toxin inhalation, shuts down immune system, increases virus risk, scientifically inaccurate, effectiveness not studied.” Viral image stated on June 3, 2020 in a Facebook post: “She’s just casually carrying a body with 1 hand..? Sure.. More evidence of coronavirus being a complete hoax with props & street theater.” Facebook posts stated on May 27, 2020 in a Facebook post: “According to the CDC, so far this year, Florida has had 1,762 deaths from COVID-19 and 5,185 from pneumonia. Average pneumonia deaths in Florida from 2013-2018 for the same time period are 918.” Facebook posts stated on May 20, 2020 in a Facebook post: Michigan governor reopened Traverse City “so she could have her daughter's open house.” Facebook posts stated on May 16, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine released 4,300 prisoners and is now warning residents of a possible crime wave. Facebook posts stated on May 10, 2020 in a Facebook post: “This is what Bill Gates and George Soros want to do… secretly stick you with a chip while testing you for the coronavirus... the Dems have a bill on the House floor ready to vote on it to require this.” Facebook posts stated on May 26, 2020 in a Facebook post: Italy “went against the WHO's ‘law’” against COVID-19 autopsies and “discovered covid is not a virus, but a bacterium” that “clots the blood and reduces the oxygen saturation.” Viral image stated on May 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: A photo shows three men on crosses who “feel like they’re being crucified by being required to stay at home.” Facebook posts stated on May 20, 2020 in an image: Says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s family spent May 20 at her second home, breaking her own stay-at-home orders. Viral image stated on May 24, 2020 in a Facebook post: A photo shows Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “on Mackinaw Island today ignoring mask and social distancing rules.” Facebook posts stated on May 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: Texas and Florida have a “balanced budget” while California is “in debt $54 billion and New York is “in debt $6.1 billion.” Facebook posts stated on May 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: “While California is dying … Gavin (Newsom) is vacationing in Stevensville, MT!” Facebook posts stated on April 11, 2020 in a Facebook post: “The COVID-19 future vaccine will come with the ID — a mark. The ID tells everyone you are free of COVID.” Facebook posts stated on April 28, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says if you're refused service at a store for not wearing a mask “call the department of health and report the store. Masks are suggested, not required.” Bloggers stated on May 15, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Italian Parliament Calls For The Arrest of Bill Gates” Facebook posts stated on May 16, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a warning label on a box of disposable masks shows that they are ineffective at protecting against the spread of COVID-19. Kimberly Lightford stated on May 15, 2020 in a TV interview: The novel coronavirus was “man-made.” Facebook posts stated on May 13, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Due to the large number of people who will refuse the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine because it will include tracking microchips, the Gates Foundation is now spending billions to ensure that all medical and dental injections and procedures include the chips.” Donald Trump stated on May 19, 2020 in remarks to reporters at the Capitol: “If you look at the one (hydroxychloroquine) survey, the only bad survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape. They were very old. Almost dead.” Facebook posts stated on April 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: If you paid rent in March or April, “they got to give” you your money back. Facebook posts stated on May 15, 2020 in a blog post: “Bill Gates Explains That The COVID Vaccine Will Use Experimental Technology And Permanently Alter Your DNA” Nancy Pelosi stated on May 19, 2020 in a CNN interview: Says President Donald Trump is “morbidly obese.” Facebook posts stated on May 8, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says wearing face masks is more harmful to your health than going without one. Andy Biggs stated on May 7, 2020 in a letter: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis."
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Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: Gov. Gavin Newsom “has no legal authority” to make wearing face coverings mandatory in California. Donald Trump stated on June 20, 2020 in a campaign rally: “Joe Biden and the Democrats want to prosecute Americans for going to church, but not for burning a church.” Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Six months before the COVID ‘plandemic,’ Bill Gates had negotiated a $100 billion contact tracing deal with (the) Democratic congressman sponsor of bill.” Mike Pence stated on June 15, 2020 in remarks at the White House: "In a very real sense, (Oklahoma has) flattened the curve. ... The number of cases in Oklahoma — it's declined precipitously." Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post: “FREE HORSES!!!! 52 thoroughbred horses need homes. Will go to Sugarcreek this Sat. for slaughter. Gentleman died due to COVID-19 and his son wants nothing to do with them.” Facebook posts stated on June 11, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Corona Virus claims a black belt. Chuck Norris, Dead at 80.” Facebook posts stated on June 8, 2020 in a Facebook post: Wearing masks for the coronavirus “decreases oxygen intake, increases toxin inhalation, shuts down immune system, increases virus risk, scientifically inaccurate, effectiveness not studied.” Viral image stated on June 3, 2020 in a Facebook post: “She’s just casually carrying a body with 1 hand..? Sure.. More evidence of coronavirus being a complete hoax with props & street theater.” Facebook posts stated on May 27, 2020 in a Facebook post: “According to the CDC, so far this year, Florida has had 1,762 deaths from COVID-19 and 5,185 from pneumonia. Average pneumonia deaths in Florida from 2013-2018 for the same time period are 918.” Facebook posts stated on May 20, 2020 in a Facebook post: Michigan governor reopened Traverse City “so she could have her daughter's open house.” Facebook posts stated on May 16, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine released 4,300 prisoners and is now warning residents of a possible crime wave. Facebook posts stated on May 10, 2020 in a Facebook post: “This is what Bill Gates and George Soros want to do… secretly stick you with a chip while testing you for the coronavirus... the Dems have a bill on the House floor ready to vote on it to require this.” Facebook posts stated on May 26, 2020 in a Facebook post: Italy “went against the WHO's ‘law’” against COVID-19 autopsies and “discovered covid is not a virus, but a bacterium” that “clots the blood and reduces the oxygen saturation.” Viral image stated on May 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: A photo shows three men on crosses who “feel like they’re being crucified by being required to stay at home.” Facebook posts stated on May 20, 2020 in an image: Says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s family spent May 20 at her second home, breaking her own stay-at-home orders. Viral image stated on May 24, 2020 in a Facebook post: A photo shows Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “on Mackinaw Island today ignoring mask and social distancing rules.” Facebook posts stated on May 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: Texas and Florida have a “balanced budget” while California is “in debt $54 billion and New York is “in debt $6.1 billion.” Facebook posts stated on May 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: “While California is dying … Gavin (Newsom) is vacationing in Stevensville, MT!” Facebook posts stated on April 11, 2020 in a Facebook post: “The COVID-19 future vaccine will come with the ID — a mark. The ID tells everyone you are free of COVID.” Facebook posts stated on April 28, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says if you're refused service at a store for not wearing a mask “call the department of health and report the store. Masks are suggested, not required.” Bloggers stated on May 15, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Italian Parliament Calls For The Arrest of Bill Gates” Facebook posts stated on May 16, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a warning label on a box of disposable masks shows that they are ineffective at protecting against the spread of COVID-19. Kimberly Lightford stated on May 15, 2020 in a TV interview: The novel coronavirus was “man-made.” Facebook posts stated on May 13, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Due to the large number of people who will refuse the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine because it will include tracking microchips, the Gates Foundation is now spending billions to ensure that all medical and dental injections and procedures include the chips.” Donald Trump stated on May 19, 2020 in remarks to reporters at the Capitol: “If you look at the one (hydroxychloroquine) survey, the only bad survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape. They were very old. Almost dead.” Facebook posts stated on April 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: If you paid rent in March or April, “they got to give” you your money back. Facebook posts stated on May 15, 2020 in a blog post: “Bill Gates Explains That The COVID Vaccine Will Use Experimental Technology And Permanently Alter Your DNA” Nancy Pelosi stated on May 19, 2020 in a CNN interview: Says President Donald Trump is “morbidly obese.” Facebook posts stated on May 8, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says wearing face masks is more harmful to your health than going without one. Andy Biggs stated on May 7, 2020 in a letter: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis."
Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: Gov. Gavin Newsom “has no legal authority” to make wearing face coverings mandatory in California.
Donald Trump stated on June 20, 2020 in a campaign rally: “Joe Biden and the Democrats want to prosecute Americans for going to church, but not for burning a church.”
Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Six months before the COVID ‘plandemic,’ Bill Gates had negotiated a $100 billion contact tracing deal with (the) Democratic congressman sponsor of bill.”
Mike Pence stated on June 15, 2020 in remarks at the White House: "In a very real sense, (Oklahoma has) flattened the curve. ... The number of cases in Oklahoma — it's declined precipitously."
Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post: “FREE HORSES!!!! 52 thoroughbred horses need homes. Will go to Sugarcreek this Sat. for slaughter. Gentleman died due to COVID-19 and his son wants nothing to do with them.”
Facebook posts stated on June 11, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Corona Virus claims a black belt. Chuck Norris, Dead at 80.”
Facebook posts stated on June 8, 2020 in a Facebook post: Wearing masks for the coronavirus “decreases oxygen intake, increases toxin inhalation, shuts down immune system, increases virus risk, scientifically inaccurate, effectiveness not studied.”
Viral image stated on June 3, 2020 in a Facebook post: “She’s just casually carrying a body with 1 hand..? Sure.. More evidence of coronavirus being a complete hoax with props & street theater.”
Facebook posts stated on May 27, 2020 in a Facebook post: “According to the CDC, so far this year, Florida has had 1,762 deaths from COVID-19 and 5,185 from pneumonia. Average pneumonia deaths in Florida from 2013-2018 for the same time period are 918.”
Facebook posts stated on May 20, 2020 in a Facebook post: Michigan governor reopened Traverse City “so she could have her daughter's open house.”
Facebook posts stated on May 16, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine released 4,300 prisoners and is now warning residents of a possible crime wave.
Facebook posts stated on May 10, 2020 in a Facebook post: “This is what Bill Gates and George Soros want to do… secretly stick you with a chip while testing you for the coronavirus... the Dems have a bill on the House floor ready to vote on it to require this.”
Facebook posts stated on May 26, 2020 in a Facebook post: Italy “went against the WHO's ‘law’” against COVID-19 autopsies and “discovered covid is not a virus, but a bacterium” that “clots the blood and reduces the oxygen saturation.”
Viral image stated on May 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: A photo shows three men on crosses who “feel like they’re being crucified by being required to stay at home.”
Facebook posts stated on May 20, 2020 in an image: Says Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s family spent May 20 at her second home, breaking her own stay-at-home orders.
Viral image stated on May 24, 2020 in a Facebook post: A photo shows Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “on Mackinaw Island today ignoring mask and social distancing rules.”
Facebook posts stated on May 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: Texas and Florida have a “balanced budget” while California is “in debt $54 billion and New York is “in debt $6.1 billion.”
Facebook posts stated on May 18, 2020 in a Facebook post: “While California is dying … Gavin (Newsom) is vacationing in Stevensville, MT!”
Facebook posts stated on April 11, 2020 in a Facebook post: “The COVID-19 future vaccine will come with the ID — a mark. The ID tells everyone you are free of COVID.”
Facebook posts stated on April 28, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says if you're refused service at a store for not wearing a mask “call the department of health and report the store. Masks are suggested, not required.”
Bloggers stated on May 15, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Italian Parliament Calls For The Arrest of Bill Gates”
Facebook posts stated on May 16, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a warning label on a box of disposable masks shows that they are ineffective at protecting against the spread of COVID-19.
Facebook posts stated on May 13, 2020 in a Facebook post: “Due to the large number of people who will refuse the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine because it will include tracking microchips, the Gates Foundation is now spending billions to ensure that all medical and dental injections and procedures include the chips.”
Donald Trump stated on May 19, 2020 in remarks to reporters at the Capitol: “If you look at the one (hydroxychloroquine) survey, the only bad survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape. They were very old. Almost dead.”
Facebook posts stated on April 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: If you paid rent in March or April, “they got to give” you your money back.
Facebook posts stated on May 15, 2020 in a blog post: “Bill Gates Explains That The COVID Vaccine Will Use Experimental Technology And Permanently Alter Your DNA”
Nancy Pelosi stated on May 19, 2020 in a CNN interview: Says President Donald Trump is “morbidly obese.”
Facebook posts stated on May 8, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says wearing face masks is more harmful to your health than going without one.
Andy Biggs stated on May 7, 2020 in a letter: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis."
