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VERIFY: Here’s what we know about TikTok and talk of a ban
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VERIFY: US Department of Education didn’t ask teachers to have legal wills ready, but some doing so anyway
A viewer asked if the Department of Education sent an advisory to teachers to write their wills as they prepare to return to schools amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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VERIFY: Department of Education did not advise teachers to write their wills
Teachers are writing their wills before going back to work during the pandemic independent of Department of Education guidance.
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VERIFY: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear
An expert from Johns Hopkins Hospital breaks down what kinds of masks are most effective for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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VERIFY: The best mask to use is one you can wear the longest
An expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine stresses that the best mask to use is one you're comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
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VERIFY: Video purports to show Trump on hot mic criticizing supporters over masks
A video being spread online that appears to show the president talking negatively about his supporters does not include genuine audio of him.
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VERIFY: Doctors' viral video shares false claims about hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
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VERIFY: Viral video of doctors shares false claims about Hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
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VERIFY: Yes, you should wash reusable face masks after using them
The CDC and WHO both recommend washing your face masks regularly to combat the spread of coronavirus.
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VERIFY: What researchers say about COVID-19 and long-term loss of smell and taste
A loss of smell and taste associated with COVID-19 can last for a few weeks or longer, a Johns Hopkins University surgeon told VERIFY.
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VERIFY: You should mail ballots in at least 7 days before election day
A viral social media post claimed you must send in your mail-in ballots at least 14 days before election day. The USPS gives you a little more wiggle room than that.
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VERIFY: Postal service recommends you mail-in your ballot at least 7 days before election day
A viral post claimed you must send your mail-in ballot 14 days before election day. The postal service told VERIFY you actually have a little more time than that.
VERIFY
VERIFY: US Department of Education didn’t ask teachers to have legal wills ready, but some doing so anyway
A viewer asked if the Department of Education sent an advisory to teachers to write their wills as they prepare to return to schools amid the coronavirus outbreak.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Department of Education did not advise teachers to write their wills
Teachers are writing their wills before going back to work during the pandemic independent of Department of Education guidance.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear
An expert from Johns Hopkins Hospital breaks down what kinds of masks are most effective for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
VERIFY
VERIFY: The best mask to use is one you can wear the longest
An expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine stresses that the best mask to use is one you're comfortable wearing for long periods of time.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Video purports to show Trump on hot mic criticizing supporters over masks
A video being spread online that appears to show the president talking negatively about his supporters does not include genuine audio of him.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Doctors' viral video shares false claims about hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
Coronavirus
VERIFY: Viral video of doctors shares false claims about Hydroxychloroquine
The video was shared millions of times before being removed from social media sites. It contains multiple falsehoods.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Yes, you should wash reusable face masks after using them
The CDC and WHO both recommend washing your face masks regularly to combat the spread of coronavirus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: What researchers say about COVID-19 and long-term loss of smell and taste
A loss of smell and taste associated with COVID-19 can last for a few weeks or longer, a Johns Hopkins University surgeon told VERIFY.
VERIFY
VERIFY: You should mail ballots in at least 7 days before election day
A viral social media post claimed you must send in your mail-in ballots at least 14 days before election day. The USPS gives you a little more wiggle room than that.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Postal service recommends you mail-in your ballot at least 7 days before election day
A viral post claimed you must send your mail-in ballot 14 days before election day. The postal service told VERIFY you actually have a little more time than that.
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