The Latest Fact Checks from the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) 05/23/2020

The code of principles of the International Fact-Checking Network IFCN at Poynter is a series of commitments organizations abide by to promote excellence in fact-checking. The following fact checks come from IFCN fact checkers. (D. Van Zandt)

	Claim by Chris Tayor: “Getting access to a gun in America is easier than adopting a dog or registering to vote.” Politifact rating: Mostly True Lawmaker correct that gun access is easier than adopting a dog or registering to vote in America
	Claim via Social Media: A viral Facebook post claims 80,000 people died from the flu in the United States in 2019. Check Your Fact rating: False FACT CHECK: DID THE FLU KILL 80,000 PEOPLE IN THE US IN 2019?
	Claim by Trending Politics: “The House Democrats snuck a provision into their $3 trillion bailout bill today that would keep the house in recess until July 21.” Politifact rating: Pants on fire No, House Democrats did not sneak long recess into HEROES Act
	Claim by The Sun: “The sun has gone into ‘lockdown’ which could cause freezing weather, earthquakes and famine, say scientists” Climate Feedback rating: Incorrect Low solar activity has little effect on Earth’s climate, contrary to claim in The Sun
	Claim by Nick Freitas: “VA Democrats authorized for early release over 4,000 inmates, 60% of which are incarcerated for violent offenses.” Poltifact rating: Mostly True Did Va. Democrats OK an early release plan for many violent inmates?
	(International: Madagascar) Claim: Nigeria imposes curfew to allow China to mount 5G masts Factuel rating: False Nigeria imposed a curfew to slow the spread of COVID-19 and has not yet set up 5G networks

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Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political

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