With the recent resurgence of COVID-19, some old myths about the disease have resurfaced, which were debunked a few years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was wreaking havoc around the world. One such claim is that consuming alkaline foods can help fight the coronavirus by raising the body’s pH levels above the virus’s purported optimal […]
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Claims linking mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to cancer have recently resurfaced on social media platforms, suggesting that the FDA has admitted a connection between Pfizer and Moderna’s mRNA vaccines and cancer. Social Media Claim Multiple Facebook users have recently shared posts with the headline “FDA Admits Covid mRNA Vaccines Cause Cancer.” Source | Archive Source | […]
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As China had already implemented strict public health measures, such as lockdowns, mass testing, quarantine protocols, and travel restrictions, during various COVID-19 waves, a viral post recently circulated widely claiming that China declared a state of emergency due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumonia, and COVID-19. Despite significant attention […]
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A claim has been circulating on social media alleging that Professor Meththika Withanage of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (Japura) has decided to support opposition leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election. The post, accompanied by a photograph, criticizes the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for associating with her, referencing her opposition to forced cremations […]
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In May 2023, the World Health Organization declared the end of the global health emergency caused by COVID-19, leading many countries to lift related restrictions. Despite the diminishing intensity of the pandemic, certain misleading social media posts have emerged, making previous social distancing rules sarcastic. Our investigation aims to scrutinise the accuracy of one such […]
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In an age where information spreads rapidly, the internet has become a hub for both knowledge and misinformation. This is particularly true in the realm of health, where sensational claims often capture attention. Lately, there has been a surge of panic on online platforms, driven by the claim that a new virus, hMPV, is emerging. […]
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Since the beginning of the vaccination drive for the Covid-19 pandemic, anti-vaccination posts have spread rapidly on social media. Many of those posts state that vaccination is unhealthy and can have adverse effects on your body, hence discourage to take part. Below is our investigation of one such post. Social Media Posts : Facebook posts […]
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A new coronavirus subvariant, XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, has raised concerns among global health authorities. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified this variant as a “variant under monitoring,” indicating its potential to spread and cause infections. Arcturus has gained traction in India causing a surge in cases and prompting the reinstatement of mask mandates in […]
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Last year, Thailand canceled the requirement for wearing masks in public. However, many Thai people continue to wear them in public, especially in enclosed areas such as shopping malls, trains, planes, and public transportation. In addition to preventing COVID-19 infections, many Thais still wear masks due to air pollution issues, specifically PM 2.5. Recently, the […]
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The world braced for a new possible wave of Covid-19, and misinformation regarding it also revived with the deadly virus. An old video of a group of doctors falsely claiming coronavirus is nothing but the seasonal flu virus is doing rounds on social media. The viral video has now been attributed to World Health Organization […]
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