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Coronavirus
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Coronavirus
No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated
The Biden administration and public health officials are encouraging all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.
Coronavirus
No, people who recovered from COVID-19 are not completely immune to the virus
Although studies show people who had COVID-19 and survived have some level of immunity, public health agencies still recommend they get vaccinated.
Coronavirus
Yes, the World Health Organization is responsible for labeling COVID-19 variants using the Greek alphabet
In late 2020, variants of COVID-19 began to emerge across the world. This public health agency began labeling them using letters of the Greek alphabet in May 2021.
Coronavirus
No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines have all received emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Sports
No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players
Last week, the NFL announced that teams may have to forfeit games this season if a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players leads to a cancellation.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking misinformation after CDC updates mask guidance for COVID-19
The CDC continues to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads across the country.
Coronavirus
No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine
President Joe Biden has asked people to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get the vaccine, but he didn’t start a door-to-door push to force people to get the shot.
Olympics
No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games
Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Vaccine
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a false-positive mammogram
Swollen lymph nodes are a natural reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say people should still get vaccinated and not delay overdue mammogram appointments.
Coronavirus
No, there isn’t a government training program designed to mass quarantine unvaccinated people
A video of a woman claiming she and her son would be taken and put into quarantine because they have not received the COVID-19 vaccine has gone viral. It’s false.
Coronavirus
Yes, heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination has been reported more in boys and young men
The CDC continues to recommend that everyone over the age of 12 gets fully vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Coronavirus
No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated
The Biden administration and public health officials are encouraging all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.
Coronavirus
No, people who recovered from COVID-19 are not completely immune to the virus
Although studies show people who had COVID-19 and survived have some level of immunity, public health agencies still recommend they get vaccinated.
Coronavirus
Yes, the World Health Organization is responsible for labeling COVID-19 variants using the Greek alphabet
In late 2020, variants of COVID-19 began to emerge across the world. This public health agency began labeling them using letters of the Greek alphabet in May 2021.
Coronavirus
No, the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t received FDA approval yet
Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines have all received emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Sports
No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players
Last week, the NFL announced that teams may have to forfeit games this season if a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players leads to a cancellation.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking misinformation after CDC updates mask guidance for COVID-19
The CDC continues to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads across the country.
Coronavirus
No, Biden didn’t order a door-to-door campaign to enforce COVID-19 vaccination, but there are plans to promote the vaccine
President Joe Biden has asked people to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get the vaccine, but he didn’t start a door-to-door push to force people to get the shot.
Olympics
No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games
Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Vaccine
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine can lead to a false-positive mammogram
Swollen lymph nodes are a natural reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say people should still get vaccinated and not delay overdue mammogram appointments.
Coronavirus
No, there isn’t a government training program designed to mass quarantine unvaccinated people
A video of a woman claiming she and her son would be taken and put into quarantine because they have not received the COVID-19 vaccine has gone viral. It’s false.
Coronavirus
Yes, heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination has been reported more in boys and young men
The CDC continues to recommend that everyone over the age of 12 gets fully vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
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