Fake news about the coronavirus can do real harm. Polygraph.info is spotlighting fact-checks from other reliable sources here​.Daily DebunkClaim: Coronavirus may be sexually transmitted and cause male infertility.Verdict: Lacks ContextRead the full story at: Health Feedback​Social Media DisinfoScreenshotCirculating on social media: Claim that countries most affected by COVID-19 are run by men, and the countries with the best COVID-19 response are led by women.Verdict: Partly falseRead the full story at: USA Today​ Factual Reads on CoronavirusCOVID-19 and heatwaves: a double whammy for Indian cities
The onset of the hot season presents individuals and local decision makers with new challenges on the optimal ways to stay safe from both heat stress and COVID-19.
— The Lancet Planetary Health, July 27Coronavirus trend: The pandemic is far from over
While the first countries are easing their lockdowns, others report more and more new cases every day.
— Deutsche Welle, July 24
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