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** Facts, On Video and en Español
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In recent months, you may have noticed our efforts to provide our fact-checking work not only in English, but in Spanish as well. That's because COVID-19 misinformation knows no barriers—language or otherwise—and the facts shouldn't, either.

This week, we published our first video with Univision Noticias, with whom we've partnered to produce bilingual content addressing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. It's a joint project ([link removed]) funded by the Google News Initiative.

Using our preemptive model ([link removed]) of fact-checking, the video lays out some facts about the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and then debunks false claims ([link removed]) made by a Texas doctor and activist—including the erroneous assertion that the vaccines do not confer immunity to anyone who receives them. In fact, the Pfizer/BioNTech ([link removed]) and Moderna ([link removed]) vaccines have demonstrated in clinical trials to be highly effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 disease. They've also proven to be highly effective ([link removed]) in preventing infection with the novel coronavirus,
SARS-CoV-2, that causes the disease, in real-world conditions.

Watch the video in English ([link removed]) and Spanish ([link removed]) .

¡Vivan los hechos! Long live facts!
HOW WE KNOW
To investigate an online claim that a study showed an 86-year-old man was killed by a COVID-19 vaccine, we consulted the lead author of the case report being cited. He explained how the viral story repeatedly distorted the facts. Read more ([link removed]) .
FEATURED FACT
SM-102 is a lipid, a fatty molecule that doesn’t dissolve in water. Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine uses it to transport mRNA, which instructs cells to develop antibodies against the novel coronavirus. Here's how viral claims misrepresented SM-102 ([link removed]) .
WORTHY OF NOTE
Last week, we explained ([link removed]) how new research rebuts unfounded claims that the COVID-19 vaccines would lead to "mass male infertility." If you missed it, you can also read about the issue on the Forbes ([link removed]) website—which cites our story.
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** Wrapping Up
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Here's what else we've got for you this week:
* "Republican Spin on Democrats’ Voting Bill ([link removed]) ": In the days leading up to the Senate vote on the House-passed elections bill, Republicans offered several misleading talking points about the Democratic bill, and made other statements that required more context.

* "Conservative Outlets Advance Unfounded Theory About Capitol Attack ([link removed]) ": There is no evidence that “unindicted co-conspirators” mentioned in federal indictments related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are undercover FBI agents or informants, as conservative outlets have claimed or suggested. Legal experts and federal case law say that government agents and informants cannot be labeled conspirators to a crime.

* "Soccer Star’s Collapse Was Unrelated to COVID-19 Vaccine ([link removed]) ": Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen is recovering well after he suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a match on June 12. But after the incident, social media posts falsely claimed he had recently been vaccinated for COVID-19 and suggested that led to his collapse. Team officials said he has not been vaccinated.

* "Post Misrepresents Details of Postmortem Study of Vaccinated Patient ([link removed]) ": A controversial radio show host and blogger misrepresented findings of a published case report to conclude that an 86-year-old man died as a result of being vaccinated against COVID-19. The case report’s lead author said the man died of bacterial pneumonia and “there was not any sign of vaccination side effect.”

* "Airlines Are Encouraging, Not Banning, Vaccinated Passengers ([link removed]) ": Airlines are encouraging people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine to fly once again. Yet social media posts falsely claim that airline executives around the world are discussing banning vaccinated passengers due to a risk of blood clotting at high altitudes. Experts say there is no evidence of an added risk of blood clots for vaccinated air travelers.

Y lo que publicamos en español (English versions are accessible in each story):
* "La evidencia apunta a que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 son seguras para personas embarazadas ([link removed]) ": Los ensayos clínicos y los estudios médicos han indicado que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 son seguras para personas embarazadas. Sin embargo, mensajes en redes sociales tergiversan reportes no verificados presentados en los sistemas de monitoreo de vacunas en los Estados Unidos y Europa para sugerir engañosamente que “920 mujeres” perdieron bebés porque recibieron vacunas contra el COVID-19.

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