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Claim Scottish Government ‘moved the goalposts’ on million vaccines target is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that the Scottish Government has 'moved the goalposts' to ensure it met vaccine targets.
Highland test centre staff claim ‘catalogue of failures’ led to Covid-19 outbreak
Mitie workers at a Covid-19 test centre in Inverness have alleged "failures” by the company contributed to multiple staff falling ill.
Claim social distancing unnecessary in schools is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims from UsForThem about the safety of schools and Covid-19.
FFS explains: Covid-19 vaccination scams
Ferret Fact Service looks at some of the fake emails and text messages being sent to people about Covid-19 vaccination appointments.
Claim patents are stopping poorer countries from getting Covid-19 vaccines is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks into claims that patents are making it difficult for poorer countries to access Covid-19 vaccines.
Royal Mail accused of ‘disregarding’ staff safety as workers reveal Covid-19 fears
Royal Mail is accused of having “disregarded the health and wellbeing of staff and put their lives at risk” during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
Forgotten island: Barra’s hidden health crisis
The beautiful island of Barra is fighting a Covid-19 outbreak. But islanders say the pandemic also highights a long-standing erosion of health and social care services.
Fact check: Covid-19 anti-vaccine claims
Ferret Fact Service looked at some claims in a viral post questioning the new Covid-19 vaccines.
Social media firms urged to tackle pro-anorexia posts affecting vulnerable Scots
Social media platforms are being urged to be more proactive in tackling harmful content that promotes eating disorders and dramatic weight loss.
