You may have seen them on a friend's Facebook wall or in your mailbox. Because poisons are becoming more and more common with news, writing 20 Minutes helps you sort out the true from the false.
1. Watch out for these bad tips on how to properly wear a mask
We explain to you the (real) reliable gestures.
2. Can coronavirus be transmitted post-mortem?
This disturbing speculation is clarified.
3. No, the Minister of Justice did not threaten Jean-Pierre Pernaut with prosecution
A parody quote attributed to Nicole Belloubet provoked a wave of indignant reactions - and petitions in support of Jean-Pierre Pernaut.
4. Beware of these announced end of epidemic dates
A study has put forward hypothetical dates for the end of the epidemic in France and elsewhere.
5. No, the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine never said that the coronavirus was created by China
A false quote is attributed to Tasuku Honjo.
6. Yes, 50 surgical masks were sold for 60 euros in a supermarket in Monaco
Back to this viral photo.
7. How the hijacking of a protester sign was taken seriously
A humorous montage of anti-containment protests in the United States quickly got out of context.
8. No, BFMTV did not broadcast deceptive images of Florida beaches
An accusing video is based on a montage that proves nothing to try to demonstrate an alleged manipulation of images.
9. The volunteer of a Covid-19 vaccine found dead after this test? It's wrong
The volunteer in question confirmed that she was alive.
10. “Made in France” masks distributed free of charge in Germany? Not really
The viral photo of a "made in France" mask obtained from our German neighbors has given rise to baseless accusations.
11. Are masks sold much more expensive in France than in Spain? Beware of this misleading comparison
A viral Facebook post compared the (authentic) prices of masks in France and Spain ... but without specifying that these were two very different types of masks, some being disposable and others reusable.
Bonus: “Oh my fake” examines the many charges against Bill Gates
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