No, inhaling steam will not treat or cure novel coronavirus infection
By W.P Dunlop, AFP Fact Check A video viewed more than 2.4 million times on Facebook urges people to inhale steam to “kill” the novel coronavirus. But experts say that…
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No. Botswana’s President Masisi has not tested positive for coronavirus
CLAIM: Botswana’s President Masisi tested positive for coronavirus RATING: FALSE. Masisi has not been tested for coronavirus An article claiming that Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has tested positive for COVID-19…
No, Zimbabwe did not announce COVID-19 case after WHO pledged US$500m
CLAIM: The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that all countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19 would get US$500 million each RATING: False A post that has gone viral on Zimbabwean…
No, nurses at Parirenyatwa have not gone on strike over coronavirus
CLAIM: Nurses at Parirenyatwa Hospital on strike over COVID-19 RATING: FALSE. A message circulating on social media claiming a strike over coronavirus is a hoax A message has been circulating…
Yes, Mnangagwa’s rally violated the government’s COVID-19 measures
President Mnangagwa addressed a rally in Nyanga on March 18, a day after he announced a government ban on big gatherings in a bid to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic CLAIM:…
