1 People 24936 Fact-checks 7683 Articles People (1) More Perfect Union Fact-checks (24936) X posts stated on May 06, 2026 in an X post: An American passenger on the cruise ship involved in the hantavirus outbreak is a "crisis actor." By Maria Briceño• May 14, 2026 Facebook posts stated on March 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says the CDC now says that the coronavirus can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days. By Samantha Putterman• March 26, 2020 Facebook posts stated on August 12, 2021 in a Facebook post: "100 Sailors at sea. All vaxxed. All with COVID (seven) weeks following deployment." By Andy Nguyen• August 19, 2021 Miami Seaport Alliance stated on April 24, 2014 in a "Miami Herald" newspaper ad: David Beckham’s proposed soccer stadium at Miami’s Port "threatens the 207,000 jobs and $27 billion economic impact tied to the cargo and cruise industries." By Amy Sherman• May 14, 2014 Instagram posts stated on July 13, 2023 in an Instagram post: “No human is allowed to travel to Antarctica.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 14, 2023 Chain message stated on March 23, 2020 in a Facebook message: An audio message lists five ways people can prevent the novel coronavirus. By Daniel Funke• March 25, 2020 Laura Ingraham stated on December 08, 2020 in a TV handoff: "You know what the biggest lie is, is that restaurants are spreaders of COVID. There's no science for that." By Bill McCarthy• December 10, 2020 Donald Trump stated on March 09, 2026 in a press conference: Iran “also has some Tomahawks.” By Louis Jacobson• March 10, 2026 JB Pritzker stated on March 30, 2018 in a tweet: A recent stomach virus outbreak at the beleaguered Quincy Veterans’ Home shows Gov. Bruce Rauner "is letting persistent health issues jeopardize the wellbeing of our nation’s heroes." By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• April 10, 2018 Yard sign stated on June 15, 2011 in a yard on Route 12 near Keene, N.H.: Says President Obama "has fired more cruise missiles than all other Peace Prize winners combined." By John Gregg• June 30, 2011 Gary Kelly stated on May 03, 2020 in an interview on CBS: Regarding the risks of coronavirus transmission on an airplane, “It’s as safe as an environment as you’re going to find.” By Victoria Knight• May 11, 2020 Anthony Tata stated on February 19, 2017 in an interview on CNN: "The sanctions that we put on (Russia) for the Crimea annexation and meddling in Ukraine ... have absolutely crushed the ruble by 50 percent. And GDP from 2014 to 2016 is 50 percent down in Russia, as well." By Lauren Carroll• February 21, 2017 Mitt Romney stated on January 16, 2012 in a Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: The U.S. military is at risk of losing its "military superiority" because "our Navy is smaller than it's been since 1917. Our Air Force is smaller and older than any time since 1947." By Louis Jacobson• January 18, 2012 Instagram posts stated on March 28, 2023 in a video: Video shows zombie virus outbreak in China. By Jeff Cercone• March 29, 2023 Ron DeSantis stated on August 04, 2021 in a press conference: Says Joe Biden has driven the current coronavirus surge because he “imported more virus from around the world by having a wide open southern border.” By Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• August 6, 2021 Facebook posts stated on November 29, 2024 in a Facebook post: "The famed ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic is actually not The Titanic. It is her near-identical sister ship The Olympic." By Marta Campabadal Graus• December 4, 2024 Ted Cruz stated on August 04, 2021 in an interview: “In the last several months, the Biden administration has released over 7,000 illegal aliens who were COVID positive just in one Texas city.” Biden's border policies are "endangering not just the people of Texas, but people all across the country." By Brandon Mulder• September 3, 2021 Levar Stoney stated on April 10, 2020 in a radio interview.: Virginia has “lagged behind other states when it comes to (covid-19) testing.” By Warren Fiske• April 22, 2020 Facebook posts stated on June 21, 2023 in a Facebook post: The Titan submersible was found June 21 with all five passengers alive. By Tom Kertscher• June 22, 2023 Viral image stated on October 06, 2021 in a Facebook post: Photo shows hundreds of “sitting ships” waiting to dock at U.S. ports. By Samantha Putterman• October 13, 2021 Articles (7683) Why experts say hantavirus isn’t ‘COVID-19: The Sequel.’ Four facts to calm your nerves By Grace Abels• May 13, 2026 For hantavirus infections, doctors provide supportive care. Evidence doesn’t support ivermectin use By Madison Czopek• May 11, 2026 What is hantavirus? What we know about the fatal cruise ship outbreak By Louis Jacobson• May 4, 2026 To stop coronavirus in its tracks, here’s your guide to 5 degrees of separation By Julie Appleby• March 16, 2020 Fact-check: Bahamas evacuees without visas ordered off US-bound ferry By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• September 10, 2019 Timeline: How Donald Trump responded to the coronavirus pandemic By Jon Greenberg, Amy Sherman• March 20, 2020 Gov. Ron DeSantis says New Yorkers fueled coronavirus in Florida. Experts say it’s hard to tell By Miriam Valverde• May 4, 2020 What is the risk of getting coronavirus on a plane? By Noah Y. Kim• September 4, 2020 Ask PolitiFact: Can dogs detect COVID-19? By Miriam Valverde• January 26, 2021 Ebola outbreak: What are the symptoms? Is there a vaccine? Did US aid cuts affect prevention? By Samantha Putterman• May 18, 2026 Fact-checking President Donald Trump on the coronavirus By Bill McCarthy• February 28, 2020 Explaining National Guard’s Role In California During Coronavirus (It’s Not Enforcing Martial Law) By Chris Nichols• March 27, 2020 The week in fact-checking: A race for a vaccine, CPAPs and coronavirus By Angie Drobnic Holan• April 10, 2020 Fact-checking Philly’s new distinction as a coronavirus hot spot By Jessica Calefati• April 13, 2020 Donald Trump’s White House coronavirus briefing video: Long on praise, short on facts By Jon Greenberg• April 14, 2020 Separating fact from fiction on the coronavirus By Chris Nichols• February 28, 2020 Top 10 uncertainties about the coronavirus By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 18, 2020 Dog in overhead bin? Feds let airlines set pet travel policies By W. Gardner Selby• March 14, 2018 Why at-home rapid COVID-19 tests cost so much, even after Biden’s push for lower prices By Hannah Norman• September 13, 2021 We answered your questions on coronavirus seasonality, immunity and transmission By Josie Hollingsworth, Samantha Putterman, Emily Venezky• March 13, 2020
X posts stated on May 06, 2026 in an X post: An American passenger on the cruise ship involved in the hantavirus outbreak is a "crisis actor." By Maria Briceño• May 14, 2026 Facebook posts stated on March 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says the CDC now says that the coronavirus can survive on surfaces for up to 17 days. By Samantha Putterman• March 26, 2020 Facebook posts stated on August 12, 2021 in a Facebook post: "100 Sailors at sea. All vaxxed. All with COVID (seven) weeks following deployment." By Andy Nguyen• August 19, 2021 Miami Seaport Alliance stated on April 24, 2014 in a "Miami Herald" newspaper ad: David Beckham’s proposed soccer stadium at Miami’s Port "threatens the 207,000 jobs and $27 billion economic impact tied to the cargo and cruise industries." By Amy Sherman• May 14, 2014 Instagram posts stated on July 13, 2023 in an Instagram post: “No human is allowed to travel to Antarctica.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 14, 2023 Chain message stated on March 23, 2020 in a Facebook message: An audio message lists five ways people can prevent the novel coronavirus. By Daniel Funke• March 25, 2020 Laura Ingraham stated on December 08, 2020 in a TV handoff: "You know what the biggest lie is, is that restaurants are spreaders of COVID. There's no science for that." By Bill McCarthy• December 10, 2020 Donald Trump stated on March 09, 2026 in a press conference: Iran “also has some Tomahawks.” By Louis Jacobson• March 10, 2026 JB Pritzker stated on March 30, 2018 in a tweet: A recent stomach virus outbreak at the beleaguered Quincy Veterans’ Home shows Gov. Bruce Rauner "is letting persistent health issues jeopardize the wellbeing of our nation’s heroes." By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• April 10, 2018 Yard sign stated on June 15, 2011 in a yard on Route 12 near Keene, N.H.: Says President Obama "has fired more cruise missiles than all other Peace Prize winners combined." By John Gregg• June 30, 2011 Gary Kelly stated on May 03, 2020 in an interview on CBS: Regarding the risks of coronavirus transmission on an airplane, “It’s as safe as an environment as you’re going to find.” By Victoria Knight• May 11, 2020 Anthony Tata stated on February 19, 2017 in an interview on CNN: "The sanctions that we put on (Russia) for the Crimea annexation and meddling in Ukraine ... have absolutely crushed the ruble by 50 percent. And GDP from 2014 to 2016 is 50 percent down in Russia, as well." By Lauren Carroll• February 21, 2017 Mitt Romney stated on January 16, 2012 in a Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: The U.S. military is at risk of losing its "military superiority" because "our Navy is smaller than it's been since 1917. Our Air Force is smaller and older than any time since 1947." By Louis Jacobson• January 18, 2012 Instagram posts stated on March 28, 2023 in a video: Video shows zombie virus outbreak in China. By Jeff Cercone• March 29, 2023 Ron DeSantis stated on August 04, 2021 in a press conference: Says Joe Biden has driven the current coronavirus surge because he “imported more virus from around the world by having a wide open southern border.” By Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• August 6, 2021 Facebook posts stated on November 29, 2024 in a Facebook post: "The famed ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic is actually not The Titanic. It is her near-identical sister ship The Olympic." By Marta Campabadal Graus• December 4, 2024 Ted Cruz stated on August 04, 2021 in an interview: “In the last several months, the Biden administration has released over 7,000 illegal aliens who were COVID positive just in one Texas city.” Biden's border policies are "endangering not just the people of Texas, but people all across the country." By Brandon Mulder• September 3, 2021 Levar Stoney stated on April 10, 2020 in a radio interview.: Virginia has “lagged behind other states when it comes to (covid-19) testing.” By Warren Fiske• April 22, 2020 Facebook posts stated on June 21, 2023 in a Facebook post: The Titan submersible was found June 21 with all five passengers alive. By Tom Kertscher• June 22, 2023 Viral image stated on October 06, 2021 in a Facebook post: Photo shows hundreds of “sitting ships” waiting to dock at U.S. ports. By Samantha Putterman• October 13, 2021
Why experts say hantavirus isn’t ‘COVID-19: The Sequel.’ Four facts to calm your nerves By Grace Abels• May 13, 2026 For hantavirus infections, doctors provide supportive care. Evidence doesn’t support ivermectin use By Madison Czopek• May 11, 2026 What is hantavirus? What we know about the fatal cruise ship outbreak By Louis Jacobson• May 4, 2026 To stop coronavirus in its tracks, here’s your guide to 5 degrees of separation By Julie Appleby• March 16, 2020 Fact-check: Bahamas evacuees without visas ordered off US-bound ferry By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• September 10, 2019 Timeline: How Donald Trump responded to the coronavirus pandemic By Jon Greenberg, Amy Sherman• March 20, 2020 Gov. Ron DeSantis says New Yorkers fueled coronavirus in Florida. Experts say it’s hard to tell By Miriam Valverde• May 4, 2020 What is the risk of getting coronavirus on a plane? By Noah Y. Kim• September 4, 2020 Ask PolitiFact: Can dogs detect COVID-19? By Miriam Valverde• January 26, 2021 Ebola outbreak: What are the symptoms? Is there a vaccine? Did US aid cuts affect prevention? By Samantha Putterman• May 18, 2026 Fact-checking President Donald Trump on the coronavirus By Bill McCarthy• February 28, 2020 Explaining National Guard’s Role In California During Coronavirus (It’s Not Enforcing Martial Law) By Chris Nichols• March 27, 2020 The week in fact-checking: A race for a vaccine, CPAPs and coronavirus By Angie Drobnic Holan• April 10, 2020 Fact-checking Philly’s new distinction as a coronavirus hot spot By Jessica Calefati• April 13, 2020 Donald Trump’s White House coronavirus briefing video: Long on praise, short on facts By Jon Greenberg• April 14, 2020 Separating fact from fiction on the coronavirus By Chris Nichols• February 28, 2020 Top 10 uncertainties about the coronavirus By Angie Drobnic Holan• May 18, 2020 Dog in overhead bin? Feds let airlines set pet travel policies By W. Gardner Selby• March 14, 2018 Why at-home rapid COVID-19 tests cost so much, even after Biden’s push for lower prices By Hannah Norman• September 13, 2021 We answered your questions on coronavirus seasonality, immunity and transmission By Josie Hollingsworth, Samantha Putterman, Emily Venezky• March 13, 2020
