The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 8/11/2021

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 Media Research Center: Says there are fewer than 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. PolitiFact rating: False (A chart from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is presented without its disclaimer — that the hospitalization data are for 14 states, not the entire U.S.) Group falsely claims there are less than 2,000 current COVID-19 hospitalizations Media Research Center
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: A photograph shows U.S. Sen. Rand Paul receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. Snopes rating: False (Miscaptioned vaccine photo was from 2015 for Hep A) Did Rand Paul Get COVID-19 Vaccination in Viral Photo?
FALSE	Claim by redvoicemedia.com: CDC Publishes ‘Green Zone’ Concentration Camp Protocol, Preparing Masses Imprisonment Lead Stories rating: False Fact Check: The CDC Did NOT Publish ‘Green Zone Concentration Camp Protocol’ Preparing For Mass Imprisonment Red Voice Media Rating
FALSE	Claim by The Highwire and Arutz Sheva: Natural immunity is far superior to COVID-19 vaccines Health Feedback rating: False (Vaccines are a safer method of acquiring immunity) COVID-19 vaccines are a much safer way of acquiring immunity than infection, which requires exposing the person to risks from the disease The Highwire Rating, Arutz Sheva Rating
FALSE	Claim by Viral Rumor: claims the Delta variant is being spread through individuals who are vaccinated against COVID-19, while unvaccinated people aren’t spreading the virus Check Your Fact rating: False (It can be spread by both, but the unvaccinated are more likely to be hospitalized or die) FACT CHECK: Do Unvaccinated People Not Spread COVID-19?
FALSE	(International: South Africa): Unemployment among black South Africans increased from 1.6 million in 1994 to 20.9 million in 2020, jumping by 15 million from 2019 because of the Covid pandemic. Africa Check rating: Incorrect Are 20 million black South Africans unemployed, compared to 1.6 million in 1994? Viral graphic gets it wrong

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