Take this ten-question quiz to see how well you can identify news that is not real:
Can you spot the made-up news?
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Claim: The novel coronavirus has infected far fewer people than the H1N1 virus, or swine flu.
Claim: Taxpayers have sunk at least $70 million into developing Remdesivir.
Claim: If you're refused service at a store for not wearing a mask you can call the department of health and report the store. Masks are suggested, not required.
Claim: The NIH published a study 15 years ago that found chloroquine was effective against COVID-(1).
Claim: The U.S. has more COVID-19 cases than other countries because of more testing.
Claim: The number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. will be twice the number of Vietnam War deaths by fall, 2020.
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Claim: Several randomized controlled tests determined N95 respirator masks do not help to prevent the spread of viruses.
Claim: The nasal swab test for COVID-19 can lead to brain infections.
Claim: A couple wore swastika face masks in July while shopping at Walmart.
Claim: Herman Cain, who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012, died from stage 4 colon cancer, not COVID-19.
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RETAKE QUIZ
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SOURCES: PolitiFact; AFP Fact Check; FactCheck.org; Snopes.com
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Coronavirus fact-check quiz
Can you spot the made-up news?
Claim: In 2009, Donald Trump tweeted he would never let thousands of Americans die from a pandemic while in office.
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Claim: The novel coronavirus has infected far fewer people than the H1N1 virus, or swine flu.
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Claim: Taxpayers have sunk at least $70 million into developing Remdesivir.
Claim: In 2009, Donald Trump tweeted he would never let thousands of Americans die from a pandemic while in office.
Claim: The NIH published a study 15 years ago that found chloroquine was effective against COVID-(1).
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Claim: The U.S. has more COVID-19 cases than other countries because of more testing.
Claim: The number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. will be twice the number of Vietnam War deaths by fall, 2020.
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Claim: Herman Cain, who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012, died from stage 4 colon cancer, not COVID-19.
Claim: The nasal swab test for COVID-19 can lead to brain infections.
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Claim: A couple wore swastika face masks in July while shopping at Walmart.
Claim: Several randomized controlled tests determined N95 respirator masks do not help to prevent the spread of viruses.
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Claim: Dr. Anthony Fauci supports administering a COVID-19 vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Claim: Tulsa Trump rally attendees were asked to sign COVID-19 waiver.
Claim: Melinda Gates said black people must be vaccinated first for COVID-19, after health care workers.
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Claim: Face masks should only be worn by medical professionals or people who have become ill during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Claim: A June post says the CDC confirmed a 0.2% death-rate for
COVID-19.
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Claim: The number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. will be twice the number of Vietnam War deaths by fall, 2020.
Claim: Herman Cain, who sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012, died from stage 4 colon cancer, not COVID-19.
Claim: The nasal swab test for
COVID-19 can lead to brain infections.
Claim: A couple wore swastika face masks in July while shopping at Walmart.
Claim: Several randomized controlled tests determined N95 respirator masks do not help to prevent the spread of viruses.
REAL