Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim built around real courtroom testimony, a real corruption case, and a real public health controversy is the hardest kind to fact-check, because it sounds far too specific to be made up. That is exactly what happened when social media posts began alleging that a top Sri Lankan medical […]
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A newly identified COVID-19 variant, Omicron subvariant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada”, has drawn attention in global health discussions due to its unusually high number of mutations and potential to evade immunity. First detected in late 2024, the variant has since appeared across multiple continents and is being closely monitored by international health agencies. While early laboratory […]
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A claim circulating on social media platforms alleges that a newly released batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related files reveals that Bill Gates discussed a so-called “strain pandemic simulation” with Jeffrey Epstein as early as 2017. However, our fact-check found this claim to be false with no substantial evidence. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically claim […]
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In late September 2025, a South Korean study examining COVID-19 vaccination and cancer risk sparked widespread debate online. Multiple social posts claimed that the research “proved” vaccines cause cancer, citing increased risks for thyroid, lung, prostate, and other cancers. However, we found that the claim is missing context. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users […]
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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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