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No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant
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Coronavirus
No, the WHO did not say the omicron variant originated in South Africa — it said South Africa reported it first
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Coronavirus
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White-tailed deer in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19. But there is no evidence that deer transmit the virus to humans.
Coronavirus
There is no evidence deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
Some health officials suggest hunters wear a mask while handling and cleaning deer carcasses.
Coronavirus
Omicron variant: Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
The World Health Organization says it’s reasonable to believe the vaccines will offer some protection against omicron. Booster shots also help fight other variants.
Coronavirus
Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
You should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health organizations and doctors say you should get your booster shot as soon as you’re eligible.
Vaccine
No, the COVID-19 vaccines can’t cause or create new variants
COVID-19 vaccines will slow the spread of the virus and do not cause or create the variants.
Coronavirus
Yes, COVID toes are a real condition
Aaron Rodgers claimed to have an uncommon condition among COVID-19 patients, called "COVID toe," which is a discoloration and swelling in the toes.
Coronavirus
No, Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill treatment is not a vaccine replacement
Some posts on social media have suggested a vaccine isn’t necessary if there’s a pill to treat COVID-19. But the vaccines and pills do two different things.
Coronavirus
No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body
You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
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Fact-checking 3 claims about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Answering your questions about the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Coronavirus
No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant
A widely used PCR test can help flag a potential omicron infection. Confirmation is then done through genomic sequencing.
Coronavirus
No, the WHO did not say the omicron variant originated in South Africa — it said South Africa reported it first
The first confirmed infections of the new coronavirus variant came from foreign visitors to Botswana. Their nationalities are unknown.
Coronavirus
No, there is no evidence that deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
White-tailed deer in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19. But there is no evidence that deer transmit the virus to humans.
Coronavirus
There is no evidence deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
Some health officials suggest hunters wear a mask while handling and cleaning deer carcasses.
Coronavirus
Omicron variant: Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
The World Health Organization says it’s reasonable to believe the vaccines will offer some protection against omicron. Booster shots also help fight other variants.
Coronavirus
Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
You should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Health organizations and doctors say you should get your booster shot as soon as you’re eligible.
Vaccine
No, the COVID-19 vaccines can’t cause or create new variants
COVID-19 vaccines will slow the spread of the virus and do not cause or create the variants.
Coronavirus
Yes, COVID toes are a real condition
Aaron Rodgers claimed to have an uncommon condition among COVID-19 patients, called "COVID toe," which is a discoloration and swelling in the toes.
Coronavirus
No, Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill treatment is not a vaccine replacement
Some posts on social media have suggested a vaccine isn’t necessary if there’s a pill to treat COVID-19. But the vaccines and pills do two different things.
Coronavirus
No, you can’t ‘detox’ to remove a vaccine from your body
You can’t undo a vaccine, just like you can’t unring a bell, Dr. Payal Kohli told VERIFY.
Vaccine
Fact-checking 3 claims about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Answering your questions about the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
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