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vaccine
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Claim contraceptive pill has higher blood clot rate than AstraZeneca vaccine is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about blood clotting in the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and the contraceptive pill.
How ‘Kent variant’ Covid-19 spread throughout Scotland
New data shows how a more infectious variant of Covid-19 spread throughout Scotland to become the dominant strain in just a matter of weeks.
Claim about Covid-19 vaccine ingredients is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about the ingredients used in vaccines such as the Covid-19 jab.
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.
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 Scotland is first place in UK to get Covid-19 vaccine into care homes is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that Scotland is the first UK nation to deliver the Covid-19 vaccine to care homes.
Claim public are ‘lab rats’ as Covid-19 vaccine not safe for pregnant women is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about pregnant women and the new Covid-19 vaccine.
Claim that the first person to receive the Covid-19 trial vaccine has died is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that the first person who participated in the Oxford University vaccine trial has died.
Fact check: debunking myths about coronavirus
The Ferret Fact Service is keeping a running tally of misinformation linked to the novel coronavirus outbreak to help everyone stay safe.
If you see anything you think we should check please email us at factcheck@theferret.scot
