1 People 23895 Fact-checks 7188 Articles People (1) More Perfect Union Fact-checks (23895) 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 Bruce Rauner stated on June 12, 2018 in a speech: Says "massive floods" led to Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks at the Quincy Veterans’ Home. By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• June 18, 2018 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 January 10, 2020 in a Facebook post: "If you’ve been exposed to the stomach flu," you can avoid getting it if you "drink 3 glasses of 100% grape juice a day for 3 days. It changes the acidity in your stomach. ...This really works!!" By Tom Kertscher• January 14, 2020 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 Facebook posts stated on January 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a coronavirus patent expired just as there is a "sudden outbreak" and, despite "media fear-mongering," there is already a vaccine available. By Tom Kertscher• January 23, 2020 Miami Seaport Alliance stated on May 14, 2014 in a TV ad: David Beckham’s soccer stadium would get a "special tax deal that lets them off the hook for $2 million in taxes every year for 30 years." By Amy Sherman• May 20, 2014 Usain Bolt stated on May 18, 2016 in an interview on NBC: Zika mosquitoes "can’t catch me." By Linda Qiu• May 19, 2016 Threads posts stated on October 26, 2024 in a Threads post: An E. coli outbreak followed former President Donald Trump’s campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 31, 2024 Facebook posts stated on September 08, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says President Donald Trump has donated $1 million to a relief fund for the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian while no other politicians have contributed any money. By Daniel Funke• September 10, 2019 Instagram posts stated on April 22, 2022 in an Instagram post: Hepatitis outbreak in kids may be related to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. By Jeff Cercone• April 26, 2022 Reiner Fuellmich stated on December 30, 2021 in a video: "Even the WHO has conceded that the (SARS- CoV-2) virus … is no more dangerous than the common flu, with an infection fatality rate of 0.14%." By Jill Terreri Ramos• January 19, 2022 BreakingNews247.net stated on September 20, 2017 in a fake news post: Says "Carnival Cruise Lines will now offer free cruises" to hurricane victims. By Joshua Gillin• September 21, 2017 Viral image stated on December 05, 2021 in a Facebook post: The crew of the U.S.S. Constitution consumed more than 252,000 gallons of alcohol and only 10,000 gallons of water on a seven-month trip. By Ciara O'Rourke• December 10, 2021 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 Bloggers stated on November 29, 2010 in postings to the Internet: New food safety legislation will regulate backyard gardening. By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 1, 2010 Rick Scott stated on June 30, 2014 in a TV interview: "All Aboard Florida is a 100 percent private venture. There is no state money involved." By Amy Sherman• August 7, 2014 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 Articles (7188) What is hantavirus? What we know about the fatal cruise ship outbreak By Louis Jacobson• May 4, 2026 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. 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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 Bruce Rauner stated on June 12, 2018 in a speech: Says "massive floods" led to Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks at the Quincy Veterans’ Home. By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• June 18, 2018 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 January 10, 2020 in a Facebook post: "If you’ve been exposed to the stomach flu," you can avoid getting it if you "drink 3 glasses of 100% grape juice a day for 3 days. It changes the acidity in your stomach. ...This really works!!" By Tom Kertscher• January 14, 2020 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 Facebook posts stated on January 22, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says a coronavirus patent expired just as there is a "sudden outbreak" and, despite "media fear-mongering," there is already a vaccine available. By Tom Kertscher• January 23, 2020 Miami Seaport Alliance stated on May 14, 2014 in a TV ad: David Beckham’s soccer stadium would get a "special tax deal that lets them off the hook for $2 million in taxes every year for 30 years." By Amy Sherman• May 20, 2014 Usain Bolt stated on May 18, 2016 in an interview on NBC: Zika mosquitoes "can’t catch me." By Linda Qiu• May 19, 2016 Threads posts stated on October 26, 2024 in a Threads post: An E. coli outbreak followed former President Donald Trump’s campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. By Ciara O'Rourke• October 31, 2024 Facebook posts stated on September 08, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says President Donald Trump has donated $1 million to a relief fund for the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian while no other politicians have contributed any money. By Daniel Funke• September 10, 2019 Instagram posts stated on April 22, 2022 in an Instagram post: Hepatitis outbreak in kids may be related to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. By Jeff Cercone• April 26, 2022 Reiner Fuellmich stated on December 30, 2021 in a video: "Even the WHO has conceded that the (SARS- CoV-2) virus … is no more dangerous than the common flu, with an infection fatality rate of 0.14%." By Jill Terreri Ramos• January 19, 2022 BreakingNews247.net stated on September 20, 2017 in a fake news post: Says "Carnival Cruise Lines will now offer free cruises" to hurricane victims. By Joshua Gillin• September 21, 2017 Viral image stated on December 05, 2021 in a Facebook post: The crew of the U.S.S. Constitution consumed more than 252,000 gallons of alcohol and only 10,000 gallons of water on a seven-month trip. By Ciara O'Rourke• December 10, 2021 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 Bloggers stated on November 29, 2010 in postings to the Internet: New food safety legislation will regulate backyard gardening. By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 1, 2010 Rick Scott stated on June 30, 2014 in a TV interview: "All Aboard Florida is a 100 percent private venture. There is no state money involved." By Amy Sherman• August 7, 2014 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
What is hantavirus? What we know about the fatal cruise ship outbreak By Louis Jacobson• May 4, 2026 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 Fact-check: Bahamas evacuees without visas ordered off US-bound ferry By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• September 10, 2019 Ebola outbreak: What are the symptoms? Is there a vaccine? Did US aid cuts affect prevention? By Samantha Putterman• May 18, 2026 Explaining National Guard’s Role In California During Coronavirus (It’s Not Enforcing Martial Law) By Chris Nichols• March 27, 2020 Why is Archie not a prince? Fact-checking prince protocol after Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview By Bill McCarthy• March 9, 2021 Leffingwell and fellow Austin City Council incumbents victorious By W. Gardner Selby• May 13, 2012 Does the All Aboard Florida rail project get taxpayer funding? By Amy Sherman• August 8, 2014 Gov. Ron DeSantis says New Yorkers fueled coronavirus in Florida. Experts say it’s hard to tell By Miriam Valverde• May 4, 2020 Pennsylvania’s coronavirus data is less reliable, robust than other states By Jessica Calefati• May 11, 2020 Timeline: How Donald Trump responded to the coronavirus pandemic By Jon Greenberg, Amy Sherman• March 20, 2020 Princess Kate’s altered photo: What experts say happened and how to spot manipulated content online By Samantha Putterman• March 12, 2024 “Boys, boys!”: Repetition doesn’t improve Rauner, Pritzker sniping By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• October 14, 2018 Ordering takeout is probably safe during COVID-19 outbreak, experts say, but take precautions By Samantha Putterman• April 1, 2020 Yes, a deadly flesh-eating worm was found in the US. No, you shouldn't panic about screwworms By Grace Abels• August 26, 2025 Fact-checking the fact-challenged candidates for Illinois governor By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• November 4, 2018 What to know about the latest bird flu outbreaks By Sara Swann• April 12, 2024 Fact-checking President Donald Trump on the coronavirus By Bill McCarthy• February 28, 2020 What Ron Johnson gets wrong about the COVID-19 vaccines By Madeline Heim• April 23, 2021
