COVID-19

MISINFO

This website educates about COVID-19 misinformation and provides tips on how to identify it.

623
Known Misinfo
- False Claim : Nostradamus predicted that a “feeble man” would rule the “Western World” after a time of “plague.”
  - Debunk Date :
    
    03/30/2021
  - Debunked By :
    
    politifact
  The false claim is: "Facebook posts, including one shared more than 1,000 times, feature verses supposedly written by Nostradamus: "A plague shall fall upon the world. After, a feeble man shall rule the Western World with a jezebel. The people will be damaged and subjugated by a fool ruler. The great eagle shall suffer and fall." This is false. "There is no mention of this prophecy outside of recent posts on social media websites."
  
  Sources :
  
  Facebook
- False Claim : Jamaica has not recorded any case of the coronavirus.
  - Debunk Date :
    
    03/22/2021
  - Debunked By :
    
    politifact
  The false claim is: "A photo of rapper and cannabis enthusiast Snoop Dogg smoking is being shared on social media with this text: "JAMAICA has not recorded any case of the CORONAVIRUS. Are you thinking what I’m thinking?" This is false. "Jamaica has had more than 35,300 reported COVID-19 cases and more than 530 deaths."
  
  Sources :
  
  Facebook
- False Claim : Video suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines don’t protect against COVID-19.
  - Debunk Date :
    
    03/08/2021
  - Debunked By :
    
    politifact
  The false claim is: "Misleading video suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines don’t protect people from COVID-19" This is false. "The video shows real clips of Dr. Anthony Fauci, but misleading voiceovers have been added."
  
  Sources :
  
  Instagram
52
Tips to Spot Misinfo
- Tip : Contact tracing will not cost money. Avoid giving personal bank account information over the phone or buying gift cards to pay scam artists for fake contact tracing attempts.
  - Published :
    
    07/29/2020
  - Source :
    
    AG Office
- Tip : Avoid clicking on links in emails and text messages unless you signed up to receive the messages.
  - Published :
    
    07/29/2020
  - Source :
    
    AG Office
- Tip : If you receive an unsolicited email or text message from a potential contact tracer, verify its authenticity by contacting the Arkansas Department of Health at ADH.CoronaVirus@arkansas.gov or call (800) 803-7847.
  - Published :
    
    07/29/2020
  - Source :
    
    AG Office

Our Sponsors

Army Research Office

Office of Naval Research

Air Force Research Laboratory

Arkansas Research Alliance

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

National Science Foundation

Department of Homeland Security

Updated 04/02/2021 12:45 PM

How did you come across this content?

Myth : You can protect yourself from COVID-19 by swallowing or gargling with bleach, taking acetic acid or steroids, or using essential oils, salt water, ethanol or other substances.

Debunk Date :

03/12/2020
Debunked By :

CDC
Published :

04/03/2020
Location :

China

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food. Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can cause people to avoid or reject others even though they are not at risk for spreading the virus. Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can cause people to avoid or reject others even though they are not at risk for spreading the virus.

Sources :

Zero Hedge, Empire Herald, 70 News

Report submitted. Thank you for your contribution.