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San Francisco resident sounds off on rampant drug disaster

Ventilators can be lifesaving for critically ill COVID-19 patients. A social media claim that a new study shows ventilators killed “nearly all” COVID-19 patients is “quite wrong,” according to the study's co-author. Ventilator-associated complications can contribute to deaths, but patients are typically put on ventilators when they would otherwise die. The post Ventilators Save Lives, […]

Post Misrepresents Legal Power of Arizona Resolution on Electronic Voting Machines June 1, 2023

The Republican majority leader of the Arizona Senate informed county election officials that a Senate resolution essentially bars electronic voting systems in the state. The state's Democratic secretary of state and attorney general say the resolution carries no legal weight. Nonetheless, based on the resolution, a Facebook post misleadingly claimed the state “has banned electronic […]

Database Errors Fuel False Claims about HIV Cases in Military June 1, 2023

The rate of new HIV infections in the military has been relatively unchanged since 2017. But social media posts falsely claim that the military has recorded a "500% increase in HIV since the COVID vaccine rollout." A Defense Department spokesperson said errors in a military database sparked the inaccurate claim. The post Database Errors Fuel […]

Debt Limit Agreement Breakdown May 31, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden brokered a two-year agreement to suspend the debt ceiling, but it needs quick congressional approval before the federal government runs out of money. We’ll explain the main provisions of the bill that would cut, and increase, federal spending. The post Debt Limit Agreement Breakdown appeared first on […]

mRNA Vaccines Protect Against COVID-19 Mortality, Contrary to Misleading Posts May 26, 2023

Numerous studies have shown the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe disease and death from COVID-19. But some social media posts are citing a criticized study that focuses on overall mortality to falsely imply the vaccines are harmful and don't work. The post mRNA Vaccines Protect Against COVID-19 Mortality, Contrary to […]

FactChecking Ron DeSantis’ Presidential Announcement May 26, 2023

We fact-check Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' claims in two public appearances announcing his 2024 presidential candidacy. The post FactChecking Ron DeSantis’ Presidential Announcement appeared first on FactCheck.org.