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Vaccines
Yes, employers can still require employees to get vaccinated or tested for COVID-19 after Supreme Court ruling
Coronavirus
CDC Director Walensky’s ‘Good Morning America’ interview shared out of context
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky’s comments on COVID-19 deaths have been shared across social media out of context. The VERIFY team explains what you need to know.
Vaccines
Your vaccination status determines whether you should quarantine if exposed to COVID-19
Some people should still quarantine for at least five days after a COVID-19 exposure, according to CDC guidance. But this depends on vaccination status.
Coronavirus
Children can get long COVID, even if they were asymptomatic
Long COVID, also called post-COVID, is a set of symptoms adults or children can experience weeks and even months after their COVID-19 infection is over.
Vaccines
What to know about the CDC's recommendation of COVID-19 boosters for children 12 and older
The CDC recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster for children 12 and older and reduced the wait time between the vaccine’s primary series and booster to five months.
Coronavirus
Yes, CDC exposure guidelines are the same for the unboosted and unvaccinated
Latest CDC guidelines on exposure to COVID-19 highlight the importance of booster shots.
Coronavirus
Why surgical masks offer better protection than cloth masks
Multiple studies have found that surgical masks offer better protection against airborne particles than cloth masks.
Coronavirus
The 5 most-read COVID-19 VERIFY stories in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic impacted all facets of life for people around the world in 2021. Here are the COVID-19 stories you read the most this year.
Social Media
These are some of the most popular images or videos VERIFY fact-checked this year
There was a lot of misinformation and some surprising truths in 2021. Here are some of the most popular image and video fact-checks from the VERIFY team.
Coronavirus
No, the new CDC quarantine guidelines for those who test positive for COVID-19 don't only apply to the vaccinated
The CDC shortened the time for isolation from 10 days for COVID-19 positive people to five, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask around others.
Coronavirus
No, omicron cannot 'target' vaccinated individuals
A virus cannot target a specific person regardless of vaccination status. "Immune evasion," along with increased transmissibility, are reasons why omicron spreads.
Vaccines
Yes, vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others
Public health agencies, like the CDC and WHO, say vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others despite recent claims, including one made by President Biden.
Coronavirus
CDC Director Walensky’s ‘Good Morning America’ interview shared out of context
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky’s comments on COVID-19 deaths have been shared across social media out of context. The VERIFY team explains what you need to know.
Vaccines
Your vaccination status determines whether you should quarantine if exposed to COVID-19
Some people should still quarantine for at least five days after a COVID-19 exposure, according to CDC guidance. But this depends on vaccination status.
Coronavirus
Children can get long COVID, even if they were asymptomatic
Long COVID, also called post-COVID, is a set of symptoms adults or children can experience weeks and even months after their COVID-19 infection is over.
Vaccines
What to know about the CDC's recommendation of COVID-19 boosters for children 12 and older
The CDC recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster for children 12 and older and reduced the wait time between the vaccine’s primary series and booster to five months.
Coronavirus
Yes, CDC exposure guidelines are the same for the unboosted and unvaccinated
Latest CDC guidelines on exposure to COVID-19 highlight the importance of booster shots.
Coronavirus
Why surgical masks offer better protection than cloth masks
Multiple studies have found that surgical masks offer better protection against airborne particles than cloth masks.
Coronavirus
The 5 most-read COVID-19 VERIFY stories in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic impacted all facets of life for people around the world in 2021. Here are the COVID-19 stories you read the most this year.
Social Media
These are some of the most popular images or videos VERIFY fact-checked this year
There was a lot of misinformation and some surprising truths in 2021. Here are some of the most popular image and video fact-checks from the VERIFY team.
Coronavirus
No, the new CDC quarantine guidelines for those who test positive for COVID-19 don't only apply to the vaccinated
The CDC shortened the time for isolation from 10 days for COVID-19 positive people to five, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask around others.
Coronavirus
No, omicron cannot 'target' vaccinated individuals
A virus cannot target a specific person regardless of vaccination status. "Immune evasion," along with increased transmissibility, are reasons why omicron spreads.
Vaccines
Yes, vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others
Public health agencies, like the CDC and WHO, say vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others despite recent claims, including one made by President Biden.
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