The Infodemic: Wearing a Face Mask Doesn't Cause Bacterial Pneumonia

February 25, 2021 12:24 PM

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

Claim: Mask wearing causes bacterial pneumonia.

Verdict: False

Read the full story at: USA Today

Circulating on social media: An image purportedly showing a large crowd protesting against COVID-19 restrictions in Romania.

Verdict: False

Read the full story at: Check Your Fact

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