Did the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) announce the introduction of a newly mandated worldwide vaccine certificate? No, that's not true: The two organizations announced the launch of a digital health partnership, aimed at establishing a global system that will help facilitate global mobility and protect citizens across the world from ongoing and future health threats.…

Was doctor Rashid Buttar, a controversial medical figure who spoke out against COVID-19 vaccines, murdered because of his activism and beliefs? While still unclear, it is highly unlikely: Buttar had previously announced that he was suffering from heart condition and spent time in intensive care before passing away. The cause of death was not made public, but there is no…

Do mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 create blood clots, which lead to thrombosis? No, that's not true: mRNA COVID vaccines have not been linked by scientific evidence to causing blood clots. The claim appeared in videos such as this one (archived here), published on TikTok in May 2023. It shows Romanian politician and member of the European Parliament Cristian Terheș speaking…

Are Romanian livestock farms about to receive mRNA vaccines for livestock, under the pretext of a pandemic to forcefully vaccinate people who consume their meat and milk? No, that's not true: There are no commercial available veterinary mRNA vaccines as of this writing, and even if the technology were implemented, the mRNA would be destroyed by cooking or in the…

Did a COVID-19 safety update published by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) say that 8,368 people died in 2022 in the EU because of taking the Pfizer COVID vaccine? No, that's not true: the report contains data from EudraVigilance, an open database where anyone can file a report for suspected adverse reactions to the vaccine (and any drug), even if…

Did politician Dan Barna say, in a 2021 interview, that Romanians who did not follow COVID-19 restrictions would soon be locked out of their homes? No, that's not true: Barna, who back then was serving as Romania's deputy prime minister, was referring to bar and restaurant owners who were not following restrictions for public indoor spaces, and said they would…