The Infodemic: Testing Isn't the Reason US COVID-19 Cases Sp
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:16 amVOA - World News
A healthcare worker takes a swab sample from a driver at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site, July 8, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
A healthcare worker takes a swab sample from a driver at a drive-through COVID-19 testing site, July 8, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Daily Debunk
Claim: More testing is the reason U.S. coronavirus case numbers are getting worse.
Verdict: False
Social Media Disinfo
Claim: COVID-19 vaccinations, which have already killed several youngsters, will be required before children will be allowed to return to school.
Verdict: False
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