Fact Checks

Paynesville — A WhatsApp message claims that people who have high blood pressure or diabetes, should not take any of the COVID-19 vaccines because of fears the vaccine could cause …

Paynesville — Links claiming to be providing information about international scholarships from the governments of Dubai, Sweden, Turkey, Germany, and the United States are going viral on many social media …

Paynesville — A link bearing the logo of the World Health Organization carries a message that calls on people to “Hurry up and get $500 W.H.O COVID-19 second wave money …

Paynesville — The Alpha variant also known by its lineage B.1.1.7 is a descendent or a variant of SARS-CoV-2 — the disease that causes COVID-19. In microbiology and virology the …

Monrovia — A viral WhatsApp message recommends the use of two masks for full protection against the new Delta variant of COVID-19. The message suggests that “people should use double …

Paynesville — As the world continues the fight against Covid-19 including pushing for the vaccination of people, conspiracy theorists are also pushing their anti-vaccine campaigns.

Paynesville, Montserrado County — A claim circulating amongst residents of Barclayville, Grand Kru County is that “sleeping under mosquitoes net may cause a person death”. Although the source of this …

Monrovia – The United States has placed Liberia at level 4 category of countries affected by the COVID-19. This means all US citizens are advised to avoid travelling to Liberia …

Paynesville – The resurgence of coronavirus pandemic in Liberia has given rise to a new wave of conspiracy theories about public health issues. Numerous viral videos are being shared as …

Monrovia — A viral WhatsApp message claiming that anyone who has been vaccinated against COVID-19 is prohibited from taking any anesthetic including local or dentist anesthetics because of the danger …