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Snopes tracks rumors, memes, and misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic's coverage in the media and impact on the entertainment industry.
by Snopes Staff, May 26, 2020
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How has the media covered the COVID-19 pandemic? Which celebrities have been diagnosed with COVID-19? What's the truth about rumors concerning the pandemic's impact on the media and entertainment industries? Read the Snopes fact checks here.
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By Snopes Staff
April 9, 2020
The news outlet acknowledged the error, but that wasn't the end of the story.
April 3, 2020
The Netflix documentary subject was put in isolation after he supposedly came in contact with so ...
Feb. 7, 2020
Will the real author of this viral joke please stand up?
March 10, 2020
An imposter Twitter account spread misinformation amid a 2020 outbreak of the new coronavirus.
March 12, 2020
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson truly did announce they had tested positive for the new coronavirus in ...
Feb. 3, 2020
It might be time to raise our standards for "predictions."
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus, but not all coronaviruses cause COVID-19.
April 20, 2020
The country music star passed away on March 29, 2020.
May 18, 2020
Norris, now 80, has been a frequent subject of hoaxes over the years.
May 19, 2020
Some activists have noted the adverse impact disposable chopsticks have on the environment.
May 22, 2020
The fallout apparently began when U.S. President Donald Trump unfollowed Morgan on Twitter.
May 26, 2020
Unverified, random tweets are not regarded as reliable sources by real journalists.
