Each day Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. (D. Van Zandt)
Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other
| FALSE | Claim by Conservative Talk Radio host Wendy Bell: “The kids who were [in hospital for other reasons] were the ones […] on the ventilators. Not the kids who [were in hospital for COVID-19].”
Health Feedback rating: Inaccurate |
| MOSTLY TRUE |
Claim via Social Media: “These 2 Ankeny moms standing next to the Governor are known Qanon and anti-vaxx conspiracy theorists.”
Politifact rating: Mostly True Iowa moms with governor have QAnon ties, shared anti-vaxx conspiracy theories |
| FALSE | Claim by Social media users: Joe Biden is to blame for higher gas prices
USA Today rating: False (higher demand and lower supply as a result of reopening from Covid-19) Fact check: Rising gas prices due to high demand and low supply, not Biden’s policies |
| FALSE | Claim by Viral post: the American Red Cross “reported that vaccinated people cannot donate blood because the vaccine completely destroys their natural antibodies.”
Check Your Fact rating: False |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Viral Video: Police Officer helps Homeless Man Showering In A Car Wash
Lead Stories rating: False (Scripted Scene) Fact Check: Police Officer Did NOT Assist Homeless Man Showering In Car Wash — It’s a Skit |
| MOSTLY TRUE |
(International: Nigeria): Only 4% of Nigerians have access to healthcare insurance
Africa Check rating: Mostly Correct Is Nigeria’s central bank governor on the money about health insurance and out-of-pocket payments? |
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