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Why researchers have said protests haven't led to a spike in COVID-19 cases so far

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VERIFY: Yes, a Catholic priest visiting DC was injured, but his photo is spurring unfounded rumors

A photo of a man with a swollen right eye, identified by the Archdioceses of Washington as Father Thomas Haake, went viral. Here's what we've verified.
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VERIFY: Face mask exemption cards are fake

Viral claims say people who don't want to wear masks should carry a card that cites the federal government. The VERIFY team found it's fake.
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VERIFY: Will a positive COVID-19 test result affect your health care premiums?

Four insurance providers told the Verify team that neither a test nor a diagnosis of COVID-19 would impact health care premiums in 2021.
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VERIFY: No, the flu shot won't make you test positive for COVID-19

Viewers asked the VERIFY team to look into claims that the flu vaccine could inadvertently trigger a positive result on a coronavirus test.
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VERIFY: No, you shouldn’t microwave library books to try and kill COVID-19

There are ways to protect against coronavirus when checking out library books. But please don't even consider putting library books in the microwave.
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VERIFY: No, protesters did not graffiti the Vietnam Memorial in DC

People on Facebook and Twitter are sharing a photo online saying protesters sprayed graffiti on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. It's false.
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VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

A viral claim used the federal agency to push the idea that 'masks don't work.'
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VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

Viral claims use OSHA to push the idea that 'masks don't work.'
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VERIFY: 'Fraudulent' face mask exempt card doesn't actually do anything

Viral claims say people who don't want to wear masks should carry a card that cites the DOJ and ADA. They're fake.
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VERIFY: Why a face mask box says it provides no protection to the wearer

Yes, wearing cloth face masks is still important to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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VERIFY: Why a face mask box says it provides no protection to the wearer

Some face mask boxes warn that the masks can't actually protect against COVID-19. The CDC has an explanation.

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Why researchers have said protests haven't led to a spike in COVID-19 cases so far

VERIFY: Yes, a Catholic priest visiting DC was injured, but his photo is spurring unfounded rumors

VERIFY: Face mask exemption cards are fake

VERIFY: Will a positive COVID-19 test result affect your health care premiums?

VERIFY: No, the flu shot won't make you test positive for COVID-19

VERIFY: No, you shouldn’t microwave library books to try and kill COVID-19

VERIFY: No, protesters did not graffiti the Vietnam Memorial in DC

VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

VERIFY: OSHA does recommend face masks in public and businesses

VERIFY: 'Fraudulent' face mask exempt card doesn't actually do anything

VERIFY: Why a face mask box says it provides no protection to the wearer

VERIFY: Why a face mask box says it provides no protection to the wearer

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