The Infodemic: Blood Transfusions From Healthy, Vaccinated People Are Safe

May 25, 2021 2:05 PM

Fake news about the coronavirus can do real harm. Polygraph.info is spotlighting fact-checks from other reliable sources here.

Claim: It is unsafe to receive a blood donation from a vaccinated person.

Verdict: Missing context

Read the full story at: Reuters

Circulating on social media: Claim that Pope Francis declared that COVID-19 vaccination would be required in order to get into heaven.

Verdict: Originated as Satire

Read the full story at: Snopes

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