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Claim Type: <span>Science</span>

34 articles

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Social distancing is imperative but 14-hour ‘Janta curfew’ will not break the cycle of infection

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

21st March 2020

Fact Check Partially True

Sci-check: Lifespan of coronavirus outside the human body on different surfaces

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

20th March 2020

Fact Check False

No, Vitamin C and lemon-infused hot water do not protect against coronavirus or cancer

Dr & others

18th March 2020

Fact Check True

Thorough hand-washing with an ordinary soap is effective in killing coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

14th March 2020

Fact Check Partially True

Sci-check: Do masks help to prevent the spread of coronavirus?

14th March 2020

Fact Check False

AYUSH ministry’s claim that Unani practices can prevent coronavirus infection is false

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

5th February 2020

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No, homeopathic drug ‘Arsenicum album 30’ cannot prevent Coronavirus infection, as claimed by AYUSH ministry

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

31st January 2020

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Dengue cannot be cured or prevented with homeopathic treatment Eupatorium Perfoliatum

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

22nd November 2019

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Coconut oil cannot protect against dengue viral infection

Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh

15th November 2019

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False allegations of toxins and harmful chemicals in India’s widely sold commercial salt brands

Jammi Nagaraj Rao

22nd July 2019

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