MISLEADING. Sweden did impose some restrictions, although they were far less strict than neighbouring countries.

MISLEADING. Health Canada told the Globe and Mail in August that they would not consider home tests, but then reversed their position.

While fewer children have been infected by COVID-19, it’s no longer clear how likely they are to spread COVID-19.

MOSTLY TRUE. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome can lead to heart damage if it is left untreated, but the long-term outcomes are unknown.

TRUE. Masks with valves are not as effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19 compared to a plain cloth or surgical mask.

MOSTLY TRUE. Sanitizing surfaces is not as important as physical distancing, hand washing, or wearing masks for containing COVID-19.

FALSE. There is no evidence that the flu vaccine contributed to a higher number of COVID-19-related deaths in Italy.

MISLEADING. The figure represents only one day of numbers from China in April.

FALSE. There is no known cure for COVID-19. The anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine hasn’t proven to be an effective treatment or cure...

FALSE. It’s highly unlikely that a consumer could get COVID-19 from food handled by an infected farm worker.

FALSE. Claims that wearing masks reduce oxygen intake, cause wearers to inhale toxins, or shut down the immune system are false.

UNCLEAR. Leaving a middle seat empty doesn’t meet physical distancing requirements, and the risks of air travel are still uncertain.

Temperature screenings alone are not effective at preventing the COVID-19 virus from spreading.

MOSTLY TRUE based on the research so far. Though there has been limited research on the subject, current evidence suggests that public...

As of June 12, most scientists agree that new mutations are not causing the COVID-19 virus to become less deadly or transmissible.

There is some evidence that air conditioning in a poorly-ventilated space could spread droplets, but the science remains unclear.

Becoming infected with COVID-19 from surface contamination is possible, but it is not likely to be a major source of transmission.

MISLEADING. Workers in facilities with active outbreaks will still use medical-grade masks.

FALSE. There is no evidence linking 5G cell towers to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Scientists say the existing research isn’t sufficient to support the theory.