Two weeks into the invasion of Ukraine, Russia claimed that US-funded labs in Ukraine are into making bioweapons, which has made many many global media outlets seek truth from the United States. A spokesperson for the Chinese government called on the Pentagon to disclose details on biolabs in Ukraine, while Fox News host Tucker Carlson questioned the US on this ...
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Wrong image used to highlight protests by anti-vaaxers in Germany; Fact Check
As Germany is set to impose strict restrictions for the unvaccinated in the wake of rising infections of Covid-19 Omicron variant, several messages started hitting the social media platform, while in some places protests against the restrictions were held. Who wants to start an antivaxx protest?#protest #Proteste #Protesta #verzet #Germany pic.twitter.com/qEEczvbmt3 — Protest News (@ProtestNews_EN) December 4, 2021 As Germany ...
Read More »India vaccinated 1 billion “people” or administered one billion doses? Fact Check
The number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crossed 100 crore doses on October 21, a gigantic milestone achieved by the country. However, there are conflicting statements making rounds in the media, creating lot of confusion about the exact number of people fully vaccinated. Here’s one such confusing claims on twitter: ONE BILLION vaccinated.. thanks to this great man.. ...
Read More »Are microchips implanted during COVID-19 vaccination? Fact Check
A video with a message being shared on social media claimed that the government is planting a microchip into human bodies through the COVID-19 vaccine to eventually take control over them. The message also claimed that getting vaccinated is mandatory to obtain a passport. The video has been shared here and at a time when vaccination has proved to be ...
Read More »No, Covaxin doesn’t contain calf serum, nor calves slaughtered to make vaccine; Fact Check
Covaxin, developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, has been given to crores of Indians and the demand for it often outstripped the supply. However, a claim has been made recently on social media that the Covid vaccine contains cow calf serum and that calves are slaughtered to manufacture the vaccine. In addition, the social media post has also shared an RTI ...
Read More »Is CRP Test necessary before taking the COVID vaccine? Fact Check
With the beginning of the third phase of covid vaccinations in India, there is a surge of information regarding the vaccines available online. With the third phase of vaccination, citizens above 18 years of age are eligible for the covid vaccine. Digiteye India received a fact check query regarding the vaccination. The viral message reads, “CARDIOLOGIST DR.SURENDRAN’S SUGGESTION: Before taking ...
Read More »Vaccinated people die in 2 years? False viral message sets social media on storm; Fact Check
A message purportedly made by virologist and Nobel Prize winner Luc Montagnier that the vaccination leads to more deaths has been making the rounds with a claim that those vaccinated will die in two years. The message is going viral on WhatsApp and a link to Lifesitenews adds authenticity to the claim. is included. Here’s the message we received on Whatsapp: ...
Read More »Who should not take vaccines? Fake advisory is going viral; Fact Check
A circular stating who should not take vaccines is going viral. The one-page circular is in Hindi states six points. The six points further lay down who should not take the vaccine and why. The message roughly translates to: Women who are not married should not take the vaccine (chances of not being able to conceive) Children should stay away ...
Read More »Viral message claims Madurai doctor died one month after vaccination; Fact Check
An image is making rounds since March 12 claiming that the covid-19 vaccine administered to a doctor in Tamil Nadu killed her. It was widely shared on WhatsApp and Digiteye received one for fact check. The social media is also filled with the image circulating among many groups. The message said, Dr Hariharini in Madurai, Tamil Nadu passed away when ...
Read More »Queen’s billboard thanking PM Modi for Covid Vaccine goes viral; Fact Check
India has been shipping the Covid-19 vaccines across the world, including major powers such as Canada and the United Kingdom as informed by External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. A billboard in this connection appeared in Toronto, Canada recently though the company which had put it up removed later. As thank you note from the heads of recipient states has ...
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