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VERIFY: Sallie Mae student loan borrowers get a break during COVID-19 crisis

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VERIFY: Coronavirus victims cannot donate organs

Organ donations can save lives, but experts aren't sure if COVID-19 can spread through the procedures.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks. Here is a look at what you should know for the week of April 3.
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VERIFY: There's little chance petting animals will spread coronavirus

The coronavirus has led individuals to worry about touching animals.
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VERIFY: Fact vs. Fiction of chloroquine, Malaria drug claimed to help treat COVID- 19

The VERIFY team researched some of the latest information on chloroquine, a Malaria drug that's considered an alternative treatment for coronavirus.
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VERIFY: Yes, the US sent about 18 tons of medical supplies to China in early February

A viral claim circulating online that President Donald Trump sent 18 tons of PPE to China. It wasn't all PPE and it was sent before many cases surfaced in the US.
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VERIFY: Debate over New York ventilator stockpile is taking quotes and images out of context

New York's governor is storing ventilators in a warehouse because they don't need them yet. He's requesting more in anticipation of the virus's peak down the road.
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VERIFY: Viral video with coronavirus claims is full of false info

A video with millions of views makes one false claim after another, then focuses on a patent for a coronavirus different than the one that causes COVID-19.
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VERIFY: Don't use soap to wash your produce

A video on safe grocery shopping originally recommended that people soak fruits and vegetables in soapy water to clean them, but doing this is not recommended.
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VERIFY: A comparison of COVID-19 totals to common causes of deaths leaves out context

Some claims that try to make light of the number of deaths from COVID-19 leaves out important context.
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VERIFY: Don't stop taking your asthma medication

There is no evidence to suggest an inhaler, nebulizer or anything other kind of asthma medication will make COVID-19 worse.
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VERIFY: No, the House of Representatives did not slip a pay raise into the stimulus bill.

The viral claim seems to indicate that the House put $25 million aside to raise their salaries. The money is real but the purpose is not.

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VERIFY: Sallie Mae student loan borrowers get a break during COVID-19 crisis

VERIFY: Coronavirus victims cannot donate organs

VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

VERIFY: There's little chance petting animals will spread coronavirus

VERIFY: Fact vs. Fiction of chloroquine, Malaria drug claimed to help treat COVID- 19

VERIFY: Yes, the US sent about 18 tons of medical supplies to China in early February

VERIFY: Debate over New York ventilator stockpile is taking quotes and images out of context

VERIFY: Viral video with coronavirus claims is full of false info

VERIFY: Don't use soap to wash your produce

VERIFY: A comparison of COVID-19 totals to common causes of deaths leaves out context

VERIFY: Don't stop taking your asthma medication

VERIFY: No, the House of Representatives did not slip a pay raise into the stimulus bill.

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