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Become a Member Submit a Topic Shop Snopes What's New Hot 50 Fact Checks News Videos Archive About Us Randomizer Become a Member Help Snopes. Become a Founding Member! April Fools' Day 2020 It's that time of year again. Read More What is Snopes? Snopes / snoʊps / NOUN and sometimes VERB We are the internet’s go-to source for discerning what is true and what is total nonsense. Before you scroll further, a few tips on how to “snopes”: Search Thousands upon thousands of fact checks and investigations live in our archives. You might want to bookmark this page . Discover Shortcut to the most popular or most recent content when you visit the Hot 50 and What’s New pages. Submit Can’t find what you’re looking for? Send us a note . Your tip could be our next assignment. We bring you fact-checking and original, in-depth reporting. The Coronavirus Collection: Fact-Checking COVID-19 As the potentially deadly virus spread from Wuhan, China, to the rest of the world, misinformation tagged along. 28 February 2020 Editor's Pick We fight misinformation — with your support. To do this work effectively, Snopes relies on a community of readers, supporters and now members. Join Us Frequently Asked Questions May I submit items for Snopes to fact-check? What does ‘snopes’ mean? What makes Snopes a reliable resource? What is Snopes’ fact-checking process? See All FAQs Limited Time Offer: Become a Founding Member Today! Get exclusive members-only swag by joining today. Latest Articles View all Did the Kennedy Center Donate Stimulus Money to the DNC? 1 April 2020 Fact Check A viral meme suggested the performing arts center "laundered" money for the DNC instead of paying Center employees. Wimbledon Canceled for 1st Time Since WWII Because of Coronavirus 1 April 2020 AP News Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12. April Fools’ Day 2020 1 April 2020 Collections It's that time of year again. Census Day Arrives with US Almost Paralyzed by Coronavirus 1 April 2020 AP News April 1 is the date used to reference where a person lives during the census count. What You Need to Do to Get Your Government Stimulus Check 1 April 2020 AP News Anyone earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income and who has a Social Security number will receive a $1,200 payment. Rural Areas Fear Spread of Coronavirus as More Hospitals Close 1 April 2020 AP News Nearly 200 hospitals have closed in rural areas over the last 15 years — eight in 2020 alone. Coronavirus Deaths in NYC Top 1,000 as City Prepares for Worse 1 April 2020 AP News Authorities are racing to build temporary hospitals in Central Park, sports complexes, and other spaces in the crowded city. April 1, Rent’s Due: Many Struggle to Pay in Virus Outbreak 1 April 2020 AP News Most state and local governments are putting evictions on pause for now, but millions of Americans now out of work are wondering how to pay the bills. Should You Wear a Mask in Public If Not Sick with Coronavirus? 31 March 2020 AP News Global health authorities say no. Amid a shortage of masks, the U.S. is sticking with that advice. Booze Buying Surges; Senators Push Airlines for Cash Refunds 31 March 2020 AP News The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020? 31 March 2020 Fact Check Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S. Are Danske Bank Customers Being Specifically Targeted Via Text? 31 March 2020 Fact Check A circulating text message warning about a scam was itself fraudulent. White House Projects 100K to 240K US Deaths from Virus 31 March 2020 AP News The White House projected 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic if current social distancing guidelines are maintained. Do Photos Show Las Vegas Homeless Sleeping in ‘Social Distanced’ Parking Lot? 31 March 2020 Fact Check "Las Vegas is now packing people into concrete grids out of sight," one critic proclaimed. Did the House Give Itself a $25M Raise in Coronavirus Aid Bill? 31 March 2020 Fact Check Rumors claimed that U.S. representatives were using coronavirus aid legislation to give themselves a pay raise. Did Empire State Building Display ‘Siren’ Lights During COVID-19 Pandemic? 31 March 2020 Fact Check A strange sight for strange times. No, Cinchona Bark Is Not a Cure for Coronavirus 31 March 2020 News Posts touting the curative effects of cinchona, or fever tree, bark promise a “natural” source of the prescription-only drug chloroquine. Were Ventilators Found ‘Stashed’ in a Warehouse in New York? 31 March 2020 Fact Check Social media posts painted a misleading picture about the plan for distributing ventilators amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some Instacart, Amazon Workers Strike as Jobs Get Riskier 31 March 2020 AP News Many workers in high demand are part-time or contracted employees, lacking in benefits such as paid sick time off or health care. Un-baaaaa-lievable: Goats Invade Locked-Down Welsh Town 31 March 2020 AP News Emboldened by the lack of people and cars, goats from a nearby country park are venturing deep into the town of Llandudno. View More Most Popular View all Is Hobby Lobby Refusing To Close Stores Because of a Message from God? 27 March 2020 Fact Check Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God. Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team? 13 March 2020 Fact Check As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic. Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’? 24 May 2017 Fact Check This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever. Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic? 20 March 2020 Fact Check If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate. Did Johns Hopkins Publish This ‘Excellent Summary’ of COVID-19 Advice? 30 March 2020 Fact Check If you're looking for reliable COVID-19 information from Johns Hopkins University, please check the university's website. View all Most Searched Did Trump Say Governors Had To Treat Him Well To Get COVID-19 Supplies? 27 March 2020 Fact Check A statement by the president was misleadingly represented in a quote meme. Is Hobby Lobby Refusing To Close Stores Because of a Message from God? 27 March 2020 Fact Check Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God. Will Lemons and Hot Water Cure or Prevent COVID-19? 26 March 2020 Fact Check As cures go, these ones are lemons. Should COVID-19 Patients Avoid Taking Ibuprofen? 16 March 2020 Fact Check French medical advice warned that "adverse effects" of drugs such as ibuprofen had been reported in coronavirus patients. Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team? 13 March 2020 Fact Check As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic. Navigate Home Search Archive Store FAQ Submit a Topic Sections What's New Hot 50 Fact Checks News Randomizer Company About Us Support Us Careers Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookies Do Not Sell My Info © 1995 - 2020 by Snopes Media Group Inc. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com Become a Member Submit a Topic Shop Snopes What's New Hot 50 Fact Checks News Videos Archive About Us Randomizer Close Support Us You rely on Snopes, and we rely on you. Help preserve this vital resource. 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