You may have seen them on a friend's Facebook wall or in your mailbox. Because intoxicants rub shoulders with real news more and more, writing 20 Minutes helps you sort out the true from the false.
1. Does prolonged use of the mask deprive of oxygen? The answer is no !
On social networks, a publication advises Internet users to remove their masks every ten minutes to avoid hypoxia. Pulmonologists contacted by 20 Minutes assure that there is no risk of hypoxia when wearing the mask, even for several hours.
2. Yes, doctors can increase the cost of their consultation for patients tested positive for Covid-19
A photo of the medical tariffs practiced within the framework of the tracing of the patients of Covid-19 feeds speculations of Net surfers on the role of the doctors in this device.
3. Donald Trump makes the wrong link between Spanish flu and the Great War
The President has argued that the Spanish flu "probably ended the First World War because the soldiers were getting sick." The epidemic did not cause the end of the conflict, recalls a historian. Also find these explanations in this podcast.
4. Unnecessary confinement? Not that easy
An interview with Professor Jean-François Toussaint questioning the benefits of confinement creates controversy on social networks. While it is difficult to assess the scope of this measure at this stage, the epidemiologists contacted by 20 Minutes disagree with these remarks.
5. "It's a fight for influence!" »How the infoxes forced scientists to review their communication
False news related to the Covid-19 continues to interfere with scientists' research work. To combat this phenomenon, scientific institutions are mobilizing more and more to offer the general public clear and verified information.
6. 20% VAT on masks at Intermarché? Back to a controversial photo
The photo of an Intermarché sales receipt indicating a 20% VAT rate on a box of 50 masks provoked strong reactions on social networks. The rate was displayed in error and the customer paid 5.5%.
7. Did Agnes Buzyn treat a patient with hydroxychloroquine? The patient denies
A publication ensures that the former Minister of Health, who has again become a doctor, to have administered the molecule to a patient. This patient denies to 20 Minutes .
8. Why did Donald Trump offer to inject disinfectant to fight the new coronavirus?
Communication strategy or willingness to always speak first at the risk of saying some nonsense? We tell you everything in video in this new episode of "Oh My Fake".
9. No, the octogenarian verbalized in Finistère did not commit suicide
An elderly person had been fined for walking on a dike in Penmarc'h.
Bonus: A fact-check from our colleagues
Consume alkaline foods, to raise the PH level in order to fight Covid-19? It doesn't work, explains Newtral.
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