Covid-19: Widely read newspaper incorrect that 2 in 5 Kenyans are obese
The Daily Nation highlighted the role of obesity on hospitalisations and deaths from the disease. We check if 2 in 5 Kenyans are obese.
The Daily Nation highlighted the role of obesity on hospitalisations and deaths from the disease. We check if 2 in 5 Kenyans are obese.
Member of parliament in South Africa's second-largest opposition party, tweeted that South Africa is not ready to ease covid-19 lockdown.
The EFF said that 10 children dying disproved the theory that young people were less susceptible to contracting the virus. We checked.
President Ramaphosa claimed that South Africa has an established vaccine manufacturing capability and expertise. We checked his claims.
In a live broadcast, Tanzanian president John Magufuli, zeroed in on steam inhalation, claiming that inhaling steam treats Covid-19.
Several studies have found that drinking alcohol damages both the immune system and the respiratory system's infection defense.
Did you know that our work is free to read and share? Support our work to continue reading.
Subscribe to our newsletterSupport independent fact-checking in Africa.
Make a donation