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Help fight misinformation. Send questionable social media posts to the Trust Index fact-checking team
Read full article: Help fight misinformation. Send questionable social media posts to the Trust Index fact-checking team“Is that accurate?” It’s a question we’re all asking about social media posts and online reports a lot these days. The Trust Index team is here to help.
Galax’s 32 newly-reported coronavirus cases are not as they seem
Read full article: Galax’s 32 newly-reported coronavirus cases are not as they seemOn Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health announced that Galax had 32 more coronavirus cases than Tuesday; however, while factually true, it’s a touch misleading.
‘It’s life-changing’: Woman shares battle with severe COVID-19 symptoms for more than 130 days
Read full article: ‘It’s life-changing’: Woman shares battle with severe COVID-19 symptoms for more than 130 daysA Michigan woman who was healthy before contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19) said she’s been battling symptoms -- including seizures and hallucinations -- for more than 130 days.
What are antibodies? Why is developing antibody testing for COVID-19 so complicated?
Read full article: What are antibodies? Why is developing antibody testing for COVID-19 so complicated?There has been an emphasis put on developing widespread coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody testing as we move forward through the pandemic.
Can wearing contacts increase your chances of catching COVID-19?
Read full article: Can wearing contacts increase your chances of catching COVID-19?There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.
Health leaders disagree with Roanoke being on New York Times list for coronavirus deaths
Read full article: Health leaders disagree with Roanoke being on New York Times list for coronavirus deathsLocal health leaders say they’re concerned with the New York Times’ reporting on COVID-19 cases in Roanoke.
Coronavirus research: First cases in October? 200 different mutations? Vaccine proving difficult?
Read full article: Coronavirus research: First cases in October? 200 different mutations? Vaccine proving difficult?There are countless studies into the coronavirus (COVID-19) going on around the world, and three that recently caught our eye involve when the spread of the virus first began, hundreds of mutations helping COVID-19 evolve and a development that could make a vaccine very difficult to create.
How likely are we to have a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine by the end of the year?
Read full article: How likely are we to have a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine by the end of the year?Could we really have a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine by the end of the year? Some experts believe it’s possible, though not necessarily likely.
Accuracy concerns arise after FDA allows COVID-19 antibody tests to be sold without authorization
Read full article: Accuracy concerns arise after FDA allows COVID-19 antibody tests to be sold without authorizationThere are concerns about the accuracy of antibody tests that would help determine if someone had and recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dr. Fauci expresses optimism for treating COVID-19 with antiviral drug remdesivir
Read full article: Dr. Fauci expresses optimism for treating COVID-19 with antiviral drug remdesivirDr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, expressed optimism Wednesday about finding a possible treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Accuracy concerns arise after FDA allows COVID-19 antibody tests to be sold without authorization
Read full article: Accuracy concerns arise after FDA allows COVID-19 antibody tests to be sold without authorizationThere are concerns about the accuracy of antibody tests that would help determine if someone had and recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Be cautious when you clean -- Calls to poison control rise amid COVID-19 outbreak
Read full article: Be cautious when you clean -- Calls to poison control rise amid COVID-19 outbreakPoison control centers are reporting an increase in calls related to cleaning products as people are trying to reduce their risk from coronavirus (COVID-19).
No, Gov. Northam has not left Virginia to go to his N.C. beach house during the stay-at-home order
Read full article: No, Gov. Northam has not left Virginia to go to his N.C. beach house during the stay-at-home orderGov. Ralph Northam has not left the state since his executive order requiring Virginians to stay at home went into effect, according to his spokesperson.
Amidst COVID-19 concerns, physicians urge public not to delay medical care
Read full article: Amidst COVID-19 concerns, physicians urge public not to delay medical careAt the start of the COVID-19 eruption, emergency departments were dealing with an overwhelming influx of patients and people were urged to seek alternate care for nonemergency problems.
See a questionable claim on social media? Share it with the Trust Index fact-checking team
Read full article: See a questionable claim on social media? Share it with the Trust Index fact-checking team“Is that accurate?” It’s a question we’re all asking about social media posts and online reports a lot these days. The Trust Index team is here to help.