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0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Diarrhoea is not a Covid-19 symptomThe NBA is being sued by three longtime refs who say they have been fired after selecting to not obtain the COVID-19 vaccine In a complaint filed on Saturday, Kenny Mauer, Mark Ayotte, and Jason Phillips said the league improperly forced compliance with its “hygienic norms,” and wrongly concluded that their sincere religious objections fell short of its “high standard” against being vaccinated. The referees added that even with the NBA rescinding the requirement for a COVID vaccine for the 2022-23 season, they have not been reinstated I plan on voting for the NBA because I believe this is gonna get done This question is for those of you who typically vote for the NBA The lawsuit particularly accuses the NBA of violating federal civil rights legislation in addition to state and New York City human rights legal guidelines. It seeks front and back pay, punitive damages, and damages for reputational harm and for pain and suffering. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Patients who fail to mount an antibody response are more likely to die from COVID-19the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has claimed nearly 6.6 million lives while disrupting healthcare systems, social interactions, and economic activity worldwide. Also, it is not clear whether those who had gotten the vaccine had engaged in other behaviors that may have put them more at risk for catching RSV such not wearing face masks, not social distancing, and not washing their hands. These surges have fluctuated from year-to-year. Covid-19 precautions such as face mask wearing and social distancing may have helped keep RSV at bay for the past two Winters. Moreover, people may be going a bit overboard with the social interaction stuff these days, abandoning Covid-19 precautions as if they were soiled underwear and doing things such as “revenge travel.” The goal is to boost vaccine access in the state's 20 vaccine equity communities, identified by the state Department of Public Health as hardest-hit by COVID-19 due to social and economic factors. “Under a flag of health or medical freedom, an outright defiance of masks and social distancing came to symbolize allegiance to President Trump,” |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:People who have had a stroke suffer more severely if they catch Covid-19Those at higher risk of serious symptoms from Covid-19 and flu include people with lung problems including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, people with heart disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, cancer, a weakened immune system or people who have had a stroke or those living with dementia. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 Some of the medical conditions that increased patients’ susceptibility to COVID-19 included cardiovascular risk factors or disease, immunocompromised state, and cancers. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Pfizer-BioNTech did not make a Covid-19 vaccineModerna and Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 mRNA vaccines Moderna Covid-19 mRNA vaccine being administered to those from two to five years of age this passage may potentially make it seem like the Moderna Covid-19 mRNA vaccine (labeled as mRNA-1273) has been responsible for a higher incidence of RSV infections Drugmakers Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna later introduced bivalent vaccines regular Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines Moderna vaccines |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:BN.1 Covid strain is vaccine resistantSome experts believe that Covid precautions like masking and social distancing have left immune systems vulnerable, resulting in something called an “immunity debt” that’s supposedly more damaging in children. However, others refute this claim, noting that evidence doesn’t support it. with immunity levels against flu also lower in many people after two years of lower flu circulation Other age groups were not considered for this stage because “the risk analysis was made for each group and there is practically no mortality in those groups due to the high number of vaccinated people and the immunity obtained with the Omicron wave at the beginning of 2022,” Salinas also pointed out. To fill this knowledge gap, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of two mRNA vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech) and the inactivated Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19-related infection and death, and short-term waning of immunity, in children and adolescents. "We should take every opportunity to provide safe and effective vaccine immunity to our youngest patients, including considering COVID-19 vaccination earlier than the currently recommended 6 months of age." |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine: Masking and social distancing have caused immunity debtDr. Jain added, "Vaccines are thought to be effective in preventing severe illness with COVID-19 but less effective in preventing symptomatic disease with the omicron variant." Current vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 substantially reduce mortality and severe disease, but protection against infection is less effective. Vaccinated individuals are still catching COVID-19 and can spread the infection, so breakthrough infections are still occurring," said Dr Ashhurst. Although vaccine effectiveness for infection decreased sharply over time, especially during the Omicron period, the jab is crucial in preventing death among children and adolescents regardless of the predominant circulating variant, suggests a large study published by The BMJ. Fauci was referring to a study published in Tuesday's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reportopens in a new tab or window, which looked at 360,000 PCR tests performed at retail pharmacies from mid-September to mid-November on symptomatic adults with no immunocompromising conditions. "Bivalent mRNA booster doses provide additional protection against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompetent persons who previously received monovalent vaccine only, with relative benefits increasing with time since receipt of the most recent monovalent vaccine dose," In the present study, the researchers enrolled children hospitalized with MIS-C, those who had positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for symptomatic COVID-19, and healthy children as controls. Blood samples were collected to isolate plasma and serum. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The EU Emisson tradding schem (ETS) was launched in 2005The EU carbon market is responsible for 10% of the rise in electricity prices, according to Peter Liese, a German MEP who is steering the revision of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in the European Parliament. The EU carbon market is responsible for 10% of the rise in electricity prices, according to Peter Liese, a German MEP who is steering the revision of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in the European Parliament. There are many points where the Parliament and Council agree in principle, the lead ETS negotiator Peter Liese said after the first trilogue in July. German lawmaker Peter Liese, who is drafting the European Parliament's position on the reforms, on Wednesday proposed an amendment that would lower the bar for policymakers to release more permits at times of rapid price rises. Peter Liese, a German Christian Democrat who steered the original law through the European Parliament and led the debate on the stop the clock one-year suspension, said he was disappointed with the Montreal deal. The plan, by German lawmaker Peter Liese, aims to overcome opposition from some EU countries and lawmakers worried about the social impact if the CO2 price hiked households' bills. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:People with liver disease suffer more severely if they catch Covid-19Those at higher risk of serious symptoms from Covid-19 and flu include people with lung problems including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, people with heart disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, cancer, a weakened immune system or people who have had a stroke or those living with dementia. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 New research found that those with multiple Covid-19 infections were more susceptible to developing health problems like organ failure, kidney disease, mental health issues and diabetes. It also found that they were twice as likely to die and three times more likely to be hospitalized. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Canada will not mandate psychiatric medication for people refusing the vaccineoffering $75 gift cards to residents accepting a COVID booster, or in some cases getting their very first vaccine. A second clinic with gift cards At Saturday’s clinic, that meant handing out $75 gift cards to Walmart, Stop and Shop or Cumberland Farms at anyone receiving a vaccine or booster. Recipients could choose which gift cards they received. 200 walk-in vaccination clinics across the state offering $75 gift cards to anyone who gets their shot through the holiday season. kids as young as 5 can get the new bivalent boosters — and they’re eligible for the Get Boosted clinics’ $75 gift cards, too. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The global energy supply is undergoing little changeWe recognize that the world is in the midst of an energy transition, and we're working hard to play our part, said Maarten Poort, general manager of Shell Shipping & Maritime Americas. Across the continent, countries in Africa are gearing up for the energy transition by implementing policy and legislative frameworks that take into account the energy crisis and the need for a renewable, decarbonized, decentralized energy supply that addresses climate change and the commitments made under the Paris Agreement. This further confirms the country's drive for energy transition, as do proposed amendments to the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, which provide that distribution companies must ensure that a portion of the electric power that they purchase must be from renewable sources. Negotiating through a crisisMuch has happened since the carbon market reform was tabled, including the energy crisis and war in Ukraine John Kerry, the US's climate envoy, said the new initiative, called the energy transition accelerator, will be created in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund to help deliver the trillions of dollars of investment needed to help poorer countries transition to renewables and stave off disastrous climate impacts. We recognize that the world is in the midst of an energy transition, and we're working hard to play our part, said Maarten Poort, general manager of Shell Shipping & Maritime Americas. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The EU ETS covers 36% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions.South Africa updated its NDC under the Paris Agreement in 2021 and now has a proposed revised target range of 398 to 510 Mt CO2-eq for 2025, and 398 to 440 Mt CO2-eq for 2030. In 2015, 190 countries signed up to the Paris Agreement and set emissions reduction targets. When it was concluded in 2015, the Paris Agreement recognised, under its Article 6, several different modes of international cooperation for countries to implement their national climate commitments, including two proposed new carbon markets. This option is not currently available under the Paris Agreement. The recent U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties, or COP26,accelerated action this decade to achieve deeper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, nationally determined contributions for 2030 aligned with the Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levelsand to phase down coal power. This analysis may reveal the companies that could sustain greater fiscal damage than others if Chinese policymakers implement a tax scheme similar to the one being used in Europe. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Peter Liese is a Canadian lawmakerWe agreed to continue to support the steel industry by free allowances, Peter Liese, a German lawmaker and the Parliament's lead negotiator on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), said in a statement after talks with EU member states and the European Commission held on Monday (10 October) Peter Liese, a German Christian Democrat who steered the original law through the European Parliament and led the debate on the stop the clock one-year suspension, said he was disappointed with the Montreal deal. Members of the European Parliament, which together with the EU's 28 member states would have to approve the Commission proposal for it to become law, have also raised objections, saying the Montreal agreement is empty. According to the German lawmaker, the Commission's proposal would have entailed a much bigger step for the steel industry than for other industries as it would have tightened the benchmark against which free allowances for the steel industry are calculated. German lawmaker Peter Liese, who is drafting the European Parliament's position on the reforms, on Wednesday proposed an amendment that would lower the bar for policymakers to release more permits at times of rapid price rises. The European Parliament's lead lawmaker on reforms to the EU carbon market on Wednesday (16 February) proposed rules to make it easier for policymakers to intervene in the scheme if prices rise too fast. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The united states led the world in electric vehicle exports in 2019French President Emmanuel Macron aims to prioritise the completion of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism during France's presidency of the EU in the first half of 2022 because he is convinced that it will drive this [green] transition for all our industries while preserving our competitiveness. Debate around carbon pricing has intensified, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen telling the United Nations COP26 climate summit this month that a robust framework of rules was needed to make global carbon markets a reality. The climate was very serene. Meeting the big wigs: Then, Meloni made the rounds with the presidents of the EU's main institutions: the Parliament's Roberta Metsola, the Commission's Ursula von der Leyen and the Council's Charles Michel. ItalianPrint Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp TelegramPrint Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp TelegramEuropean Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday (30 August) rebuffed a call by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to temporarily suspend the EU's Emission Trading System (ETS) in order to stabilise power prices. But the plan to create an emissions trading system (ETS) for transport and buildings has been denounced as politically suicidal and a huge political mistake by Pascal Canfin, the chair of the European parliament's environment committee and a key Macron ally It\'s clear: We need to reach our climate goals, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told German daily Sddeutsche Zeitung on the eve of the proposal. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Novavax made a Covid-19 vaccineScientists have rejected claims that Covid-19 vaccines harm the immune system and alter DNA. The COVID vaccines are not made from live viruses and cannot affect your DNA or give you COVID-19. With a summer of Covid-19 on its way, is there a need to bring forward the availability of booster shots or vaccinations for new variants? Several former employees are now suing Medline Industries after they were fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Foxborough will host a COVID-19 booster and flu shot clinic this week ahead of the holiday season. TAMUT hosted a COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic on campus Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Kenya is in the midst of a droughtMarkets is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. The EU Emissions Trading System (the EU ETS) is one of the key pillars of the EU's policy to combat climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from regulated sectors. It was launched in 2005 The data set also includes information on auctions of allowances, compiled from auctioning platforms, as well as EEA estimates of ETS emissions for the period 2005 to 2012, to reflect the current scope of the ETS for the third trading period (20132020). Firstly, the systems needed to decarbonise aircraft and ocean-going vessels are still in development. Then we'll turn to Europe, where officials are pushing for a cap on natural gas prices.Plus: why global demand for critical minerals is fueling conflict in the Congo. Analysis of instruments companies used to claim lower market-based emissions.A total of 2,078 companies globally submitted valid data about their renewable energy contracts to CDP at least once in the four-year study period. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Greece is a member of the EU27If you've been the registered keeper of a diesel car or van in England or Wales that was made between 2007 and 2018, you may be eligible to join a group legal claim over emissions whether you owned it outright or bought it on finance. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of New South Wales. It covers just under half of all Welsh emissions (a higher proportion than any other UK nation) and raises hundreds of millions of pounds from Wales for the UK Treasury. The EU27 incorporates: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The key areas that were addressed were:Green HiPo Receives Ratification from the EU: On July 18, 2022, Advent announced that its Green HiPo project under the framework of the Important Projects of Common European Interest ("IPCEI") Hydrogen - Technology, received official ratification from the European Commission ("EC") of the European Union. Economist Ross Garnaut, who led a government review on climate policy, has recently suggested keeping the architecture of an ETS in place but setting a much lower carbon price until the government is willing to join international efforts. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The EU Emission trading schemes aim to increase the amount of co2 being produced by participating countries.The creation of a national carbon market in India, depending on its institutional setup, policy integration, and design could offer a mechanism for reducing emissions, or it could result in serious economic costs. A planned national carbon market for India, the world's third-largest emitter, could become one of the biggest mitigation experiments ever attempted, getting the country on track to meet its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal by the promised date of 2070. India is on track to establish a nationwide carbon market India needs to develop Carbon Pricing Instruments. Carbon pricing can take the form of Carbon Tax or Crediting, or a Carbon Emission Trading scheme ~ a cap-and-trade system that depends on government allotments or permits. India's first experience with ETS was a pilot scheme for particulate matter (PM), introduced in 2019 in Surat, Gujarat. The Wire Science spoke to Maria Chirayil and Ashok Sreenivas, co-authors of the Prayas report, to understand the manner in which emissions are currently regulated (or not) in India and the implications for the carbon market |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Full vaccination is less effective than boosters in preventing spread of COVID-19Fact Check found this to be a misinterpretation of remarks made by a Pfizer executive The vaccine was evaluated to determine whether or not it protects symptomatic Covid-19 clinical trials were focused on determining the jab's efficacy in preventing severe Covid-19 disease Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine went through three phases of clinical trials Pfizer's large-scale clinical trial carried out on thousands of volunteers Results of phase III Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine clinical trials released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 10, 2020, |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Covid Vaccine is not Safe for ChildrenThis year’s holiday season is arriving right in the midst of an unwelcome “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), straining hospitals nationwide. NPR reports that even though COVID cases are much lower than they were last winter, case counts are ticking up nationwide, and nearly 3,000 Americans are dying each week. Meanwhile, other respiratory viruses like the flu and RSV have surged this fall. Children are battling the flu, RSV and Covid during the approaching winter season – a phenomenon known as a “tripledemic.” seeing an influx of young children getting sick with different viruses including RSV, flu and COVID-19 There’s a triple threat of Covid, a bad flu season, and RSV causing record numbers of children to be brought to hospitals with breathing problems, fevers and other symptoms. As cases of flu, RSV, and COVID rise nationally |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:US Military had a vaccine mandateJohnson & Johnson’s vaccine Adults who've been vaccinated against COVID-19 -- but haven't yet received any booster -- can get a dose of Novavax as their booster. It doesn't matter which vaccine you originally received -- Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or Novavax Johnson & Johnson vaccine Johnson & Johnson vaccine was available Only about 3% of the vaccine doses administered in the U.S. have been from Johnson & Johnson At the time that the study was conducted, only the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was available |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Maori over 40 twice as likely to die from covid-19researchers believed that the study was too brief to assess whether the vaccine offers protection against serious consequences including hospitalisation and death. An official said at a press conference that vaccination is still effective in preventing severe illness and death many people have claimed that vaccinated people are now more likely to die from the virus than those who are unvaccinated, contradicting longstanding public health guidance. CMS and HHS officials have said repeatedly that being up-to-date on COVID vaccines reduces the chance of being hospitalized or dying from the virus. According to the World Health Organization, Covid-19 vaccines are "highly effective" in preventing serious illness, hospitalisation and death, The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine limits transmission, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 even among patients infected by variants of the virus |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Masks in hospitals and other health settings are hard to interpretvulnerable people who must be prepared by accessing antivirals as soon as they tested positive This includes supporting the aged care sector by continuing to prioritise booster vaccinations [and] ensuring access to lifesaving oral anti-viral treatments. They’re safe, they’re effective and they’re available for everyone aged over 70 and other high-risk groups.” CDC and other researchers have shown boosters are highly effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths, including among those most vulnerable to COVID-19. "With COVID-19, young infants are one of the most vulnerable pediatric populations. China’s decision to stick with its own domestically produced vaccines means it has not availed itself of what many experts believe is the most effective and flexible vaccine technology — a potentially consequential move in a country with large numbers of vulnerable people who have never had a booster shot. This distrust of vaccines has put China in a precarious situation. Many of the most vulnerable people are under-vaccinated, and with a somewhat less effective vaccine than Western options |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Covid taken a toll on aged care staffAFC Agro Biotech has claimed that the government would buy two crore doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from the company but the health ministry said it has no such plan at this moment AFC Agro Biotech also said it wrote to the prime minister and the health ministry to give their consent to the government to buy the vaccine. In view of this, consent has been given from the Prime Minister's Office we applied to the government last year. Yesterday we got the consent of the government. The government does not want to buy the coronavirus vaccine But we will not take any vaccine at this moment. I would know if there were any decision to purchase vaccines. But I don't know anything about this. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Ursula von der Leyen is the European union comission presidentThe first, as espoused by the IPCC, holds that Earth's temperature is primarily a function of the properties and atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, and how these gases interact with atmospheric radiation. The second, is that Earth's temperature is regulated by atmospheric transport of energy from the tropics to polar regions, and how the rate of transport varies with ocean circulations, particularly the millennial period thermohaline circulation. Countries, cities and companies from every part of the world, including Africa, have expressed the commitment to reach net zero by 2050 removing as much CO2 as they produce to limit global warming. Promises to cut emissions by governments around the world are not ambitious enough to significantly counter global warming, which will likely subject future generations to worsening effects from climate change. Last year saw a strong rebound in carbon dioxide emissions the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming after the global economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.The Paris-based IEA said CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are on course to rise by almost 1% in 2022 compared to the previous year. To limit global warming to 1.5C, emissions need to fall 45%. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Full vaccination more effective than boosters in preventing spread of COVID-19Fact Check found this to be a misinterpretation of remarks made by a Pfizer executive The vaccine was evaluated to determine whether or not it protects symptomatic Covid-19 clinical trials were focused on determining the jab's efficacy in preventing severe Covid-19 disease Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine went through three phases of clinical trials Pfizer's large-scale clinical trial carried out on thousands of volunteers Results of phase III Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine clinical trials released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 10, 2020, |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Giftcards offered for receiving a boosteroffering $75 gift cards to residents accepting a COVID booster, or in some cases getting their very first vaccine. A second clinic with gift cards At Saturday’s clinic, that meant handing out $75 gift cards to Walmart, Stop and Shop or Cumberland Farms at anyone receiving a vaccine or booster. Recipients could choose which gift cards they received. 200 walk-in vaccination clinics across the state offering $75 gift cards to anyone who gets their shot through the holiday season. Boston vaccine clinics from this summer that offered $75 as an incentive |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Peter Liese is a german lawmakerThe Emissions Trading Scheme is one of the most important drivers of the changes needed to have any hope of avoiding the catastrophic impacts of climate change. Photo: PHOTO NZSince it was launched nearly 15 years ago it has been under constant reform - and the government is working on yet more changes right now. The ETS covers about half of all emissions in Aotearoa including almost all from fossil fuels, industrial processes and waste. Carbon prices hit record highs in many jurisdictions, including the European Union, California, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Canada. The report, which presents the latest carbon pricing developments around the world, finds that there are 68 direct carbon pricing instruments operating today: 36 carbon taxes and 32 Emissions Trading Systems (ETSs). NZ's agricultural emissions aren't currently captured under the ETS (unlike other sources like industrial processes). As for New Zealand, 44.1% of all greenhouse gas emissions are now subject to a positive Net Effective Carbon Rate' which has not changed since 2018. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The world is in the middle of an energy transitionThe global carbon trade had in a short space of time grown into a market worth over $175 billion a year. to establish emission trading schemeJohn Alechenu, AbujaNigeria has taken its first major step towards benefiting from the over USD $175 billion per annum carbon trade with the development of Nigeria's Emission Trading Framework. A similar initiative was launched by African countries. They plan to put up carbon credits for sale to unlock billions in climate finance and support economies across the continent. With their focus on Carbon Registry Technology, the experts organised the meeting to help explore a credible platform for supporting Nigeria's emission trading scheme. Article 6 provides for voluntary bilateral emissions reduction trading among signatory countries and envisions a global carbon market overseen by a UN supervisory body. China had launched its all-inclusive carbon peaking action plan in October 2021, which pointed out that industrial sectors heavily impact the nation's efforts to reach peak carbon emissions. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:People with cancer suffer more severely if they catch Covid-19Those at higher risk of serious symptoms from Covid-19 and flu include people with lung problems including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, people with heart disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, cancer, a weakened immune system or people who have had a stroke or those living with dementia. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 It found that if a person caught Covid after having had it before they were more likely to have issues with their lungs, heart, brain, blood, muscles and digestive system than if they never had the infection before. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely, heart problems three times more likely and brain issues one-and-a-half times more likely in people who had multiple infections from the virus Some of the medical conditions that increased patients’ susceptibility to COVID-19 included cardiovascular risk factors or disease, immunocompromised state, and cancers. more vulnerable to severe disease, including diabetes, heart disease |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:SKY Covione is a COVID-19 vaccineSK bioscience, a biotech affiliate of SK Group, said Wednesday that it has temporarily halted the production of SKY Covione, a COVID-19 vaccine We have halted the production of the vaccine except for key ingredients needed to meet demands upon approval of international health agencies, a SK bioscience official said. The SK affiliate sought to supply locally produced vaccines to the global market through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) initiative The SK affiliate said the product will have a competitive edge in the global market, in need of a steady and stable supply of the key vaccine in the months to come. SKY Covione was developed jointly by the SK affiliate and the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) under the University of Washington. The government has yet to make any orders after it bought 610,000 doses, only a fraction of the 10 million doses it earlier said it would buy, according to the firm. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:US Military did not have a vaccine mandateJohnson & Johnson’s vaccine Adults who've been vaccinated against COVID-19 -- but haven't yet received any booster -- can get a dose of Novavax as their booster. It doesn't matter which vaccine you originally received -- Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or Novavax Johnson & Johnson vaccine Johnson & Johnson vaccine was available Only about 3% of the vaccine doses administered in the U.S. have been from Johnson & Johnson At the time that the study was conducted, only the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was available |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Covid Vaccines are ineffective against severe illnessA small increase in the number of people having two vaccines against COVID-19 was more effective in controlling the virus during Europe's fourth wave—when the omicron variant appeared—than the rapid uptake of booster vaccines, finds a new UCL-led study Published in the International Journal of Public Health, the study found that a 4.2% increase in the number of people having two doses (full vaccination) led to a 54% reduction in case rates across Europe—despite the detection of the highly infectious omicron The results found that a small increase in full vaccination coverage prevented many COVID-19 cases over the last few months of 2021, across Europe. We know vaccines work and they offer the best protection from becoming seriously ill and requiring hospital treatment The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine limits transmission, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 even among patients infected by variants of the virus emergence of new variants, including Delta and Omicron, left the vaccine less effective at neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Pfizer did not test Covid vaccine before its releasevaccines are generally very safe, and that extending the interval between Doses 1 and 2 minimises the risk of vaccine-induced myocarditis evidence from trials and real-world data from children in this age bracket receiving the vaccines, gives us the confidence in the safety of this vaccine “These boosters have been proven safe and effective for adults and children. If you have been thinking about getting the vaccine, now is the time.” The health ministry on Oct. 5 approved two vaccines for COVID-19, including the first to be made available for children under 4. Studies have also looked at side effects in infants between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. Fevers of 38 degrees or higher were recorded after the booster shot in 6.8 percent of the cases. One report stated 20.2 percent of the infants lost their appetite. There were no reports of death. The new vaccine was approved because there are likely to be almost no safety concerns since only slight changes were made to the substance used in the vaccine against the BA.1 subvariant. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Australia recommends against fifth vaccine doseButler said the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) had recommended against a fifth dose, or third booster, after evidence from Singapore's recent wave showed that severe illness and death were rare among the vaccinated and that a fifth shot had minimal impact on virus transmission. We need to improve the quality of the vaccines, the durability, the ability to stop transmission The boosters are not really providing any prolonged protection against transmission You could have one now and by mid-January you'd be getting very little protection against transmissions whereas, interestingly, natural infection is much more effective. Biden and his top advisers have pointed to the overwhelming body of scientific research showing the vaccines are safe and effective at stopping the transmission of the coronavirus a virus that has become even more transmissible as it has mutated |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The european commision plans to raise 20 billion from the EU's carbon marketThe EU ETS covers about 36% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions. The sectors covered by the EU ETS today account for 41% of the EU's total emissions. The programme aims to cut 17 percent of total emissions required in the next three years, and about a third of emissions reductions required by the end of the decade. They must have enough allowances to cover their total emissions for each year or they are subject to heavy fines. Carbon credits will continue to gain in importance because demand is outstripping supply, with more and more companies interested in offsetting their emissionsOne of the most demanding compliance markets is the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which is made up of some 10,000 companies responsible for 40% of total emissions in the region. The impact of climate policies in terms of government budget revenuea) Environmental taxes and EU emissions trading system revenues in the euro area(percentages of total public revenues)b) Revenues from national carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes by country(carbon tax rate in EUR per tonne of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions; emissions covered as percentages of total emissions)Sources: Eurostat, World Bank and own calculations. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Johnson & Johnson did not make a Covid-19 vaccineThe new anti-vaccine movie "Died Suddenly" The new film, released Nov. 21, revives several debunked claims and repackages them to allege that COVID-19 vaccines are part of a depopulation scheme by global elites who want to establish a global regime. A woman featured in the film who said she’d been embalming bodies for more than a decade described long, allegedly abnormal clots and concluded, "I have never seen anything like this until the vaccination." An anonymous narrator said, "We know something different is going on. We don’t know exactly what's going on. But the timing of it is just hand in hand — we’re connecting dots here. And it certainly appears that there’s some relationship to the vaccines and these obstructions that we’re seeing." The "evidence" in the film quickly falls apart under scrutiny, she said. For example, the movie showed video clips of people who collapsed or died unexpectedly and implied those people died because of COVID-19 vaccines. McCarthy said the film also relies heavily on statements from one embalmer to promote its core claim that the vaccines are causing abnormal blood clots. That embalmer, Richard Hirschman, has promoted his baseless claims about clots and COVID-19 vaccines Died Suddenly also included footage presented as "evidence" that couldn’t possibly have been linked to COVID-19 vaccines. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Emmanuel Macron is the European union comission presidentItalianPrint Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp TelegramPrint Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp TelegramEuropean Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday (30 August) rebuffed a call by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to temporarily suspend the EU's Emission Trading System (ETS) in order to stabilise power prices. After 2021's COP26 in Glasgow successfully hyped up by the Boris Johnson-led UKIn the attempt to tackle increasingly disruptive energy prices, the European Union has been pushed into unchartered territory and hasCommission President Ursula von der Leyen has repeatedly made the point that the design of the EU's electricity market urgentlyThe EU is facing an energy crisis. The principle expressed in recent days by the President of the European Commission is that the end justifies the means'. Debate around carbon pricing has intensified, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen telling the United Nations COP26 climate summit this month that a robust framework of rules was needed to make global carbon markets a reality. The Commission, the EU executive, has said it also wants to expand the carbon market to cover shipping, but so far offered scant details. Europe will apply emissions trading to buildings and transport, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a summit of world leaders on Thursday, setting the stage for the EU's planned overhaul of its carbon market. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Vulnerable people should take antivirals for covidButler said the Omicron subvariant XBB, now present in Australia, led to a “short and small” wave of infections in Singapore The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the strain — dubbed 'XBB' — was still 'very rare' in the US with just 52 cases detected in 15 states by the end of October. XBB is another spin-off of the Omicron variant and has been blamed for Singapore's sudden surge in infections. Last month the CDC also said it was monitoring the strain XBB — a merger between BJ.1 and BA.2.75 variants — dubbed the 'most vaccine resistant ever'. A booster dose of the Omicron BA.4- and BA.5-adapted Covid-19 vaccine was 11 times more effective against the BA.4.6 subvariant, nearly seven times more effective against the BA.2.75.2 subvariant, nine times as effective against the BQ.1.1 subvariant and almost five times more effective against the XBB.1 subvariant than the original vaccine. BN.1 is worrying scientists after modeling suggested it was better at dodging immunity from previous infections and vaccines. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Global Rollout of covid-19 vaccine Is BrokenMāori and Pacific people over the age of 40 will be able to book their second booster. Ministry of Health data showed those groups were twice as likely to die from the virus The expanded rollout was based on recent data which showed Māori and Pacific populations were at greater risk of severe health outcomes in the event they contracted Covid-19. Māori and Pacific have two- and three-times the hospitalisation rate compared to non-Māori, non-Pacific; and two- or three-times the death rate due to Covid. However, older adults are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-related complications and death. “As we get older, especially over 65…our risk of severe disease or death goes up a lot, which is why it’s so important for those populations to get vaccinated,” CMS and HHS officials have said repeatedly that being up-to-date on COVID vaccines reduces the chance of being hospitalized or dying from the virus. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The EU is aiming to half shipping emissions by 2050But Robertson said the agricultural sector was too big an emitter - nearly 50 percent of the total - not to take action as quickly as possible. Agriculture is a major winner in the government's plan to cut emissions, despite farmers having yet to pay a cent into the pot of money set aside for climate spending. The Climate Change Minister and Minister of Agriculture are required by the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (CCRA) to report on a pricing system by 31 December 2022. Likewise, agriculture is a significant source of environmental emissions and incidents. Recent years have seen SOx emissions from regulated facilities fall by 90%, while ammonia emissions, mainly from farms that are not regulated by the Environment Agency, have not fallen. It calls for evidence on how we might improve the measuring of agricultural emissions to support future decarbonisation policy; whether this would be done though the UK ETS or by a different means. Other high emitting sectors will be considered at a later point. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:2078 compaines submit data to the CDPMineralisation is naturally happening everywhere on the surface of our planet, both on land and in the ocean The Ocean FundUnder the new proposal 75% of the revenues generated by the EU from the auctioning of maritime allowances will go to an Ocean Fund, the purpose of which will be to support the decarbonisation of maritime transport. Just two weeks ago, he said New Zealand didn't have to reduce emissions as it could count the carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean in the country's exclusive economic zone as an offset. Markets is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. KPI Oceanconnect has taken over the division for major customers at Bunker Holding, and this will provide a substantial lift, says Anders Grnborg, the bunker firm's new chief executive After two and a half years of intensive negotiations, I am pleased about the inclusion of maritime shipping in European emissions trading and the creation of an innovation fund for more sustainable shipping and the protection of maritime habitats, she said. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Giftcards weren't offered for receiving a vaccineModerna and Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 mRNA vaccines third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 mRNA vaccine difference between those who got the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 mRNA vaccine Drugmakers Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna later introduced bivalent vaccines regular Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines On Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 the AMFC will be offering the Pfizer vaccine and the flu vaccine to those who are 12 years old and older. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:New Zealand has a carbon trading system |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:A combined COVID-flu vaccine is not being developedDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate This past week more than 20 Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking that the administration remove the mandate, saying it has hurt the U.S. National Guard’s ability to recruit troops. Congress may consider legislation this coming week to end the mandate as a requirement to gather enough support to pass this years’ defense budget “I’m the guy” who ordered the military to require the vaccine, Austin added. “I support continuation of vaccinating the troops.” Last year Austin directed that all troops get the vaccine or face potential expulsion from the military; thousands of active duty forces have been discharged since then for their refusal to get the shots. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Maori over 40 half as likely to die from covid-19researchers believed that the study was too brief to assess whether the vaccine offers protection against serious consequences including hospitalisation and death. An official said at a press conference that vaccination is still effective in preventing severe illness and death many people have claimed that vaccinated people are now more likely to die from the virus than those who are unvaccinated, contradicting longstanding public health guidance. CMS and HHS officials have said repeatedly that being up-to-date on COVID vaccines reduces the chance of being hospitalized or dying from the virus. According to the World Health Organization, Covid-19 vaccines are "highly effective" in preventing serious illness, hospitalisation and death, The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine limits transmission, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 even among patients infected by variants of the virus |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:XBB Covid strain is vaccine resistantFor example, an international matched cohort studyopens in a new tab or window involving more than 1 million vaccinated individuals detected a nearly twofold higher risk of shingles within 60 days of COVID-19 vaccination. a large case-control study from Israelopens in a new tab or window that involved nearly 900,000 vaccinated individuals and an equal number of comparators reported a 43% higher risk of herpes zoster after vaccination "Our study included a racially and ethnically heterogenous cohort compared with the studies conducted in Israel and may therefore better represent post-vaccination herpes zoster event risk in diverse populations," according to the researchers. No association was detected between COVID-19 vaccination and herpes zoster infection in a database study involving more than 2 million individuals in the U.S. Using a self-controlled risk interval (SCRI) analysis, the risk of herpes zoster in the month after receiving a dose of COVID-19 vaccine was no different when compared with a control period 60 to 90 days following an individuals' last dose (incidence rate ratio [IRR] 0.91, 95% CI 0.82-1.01, P=0.08), reported Nisha Acharya, MD, MS, of the University of California San Francisco, and colleagues. "There was no increase in risk of herpes zoster after COVID-19 vaccination when individuals were stratified by age, immunocompromised status, or type of vaccine administered," the group wrote in JAMA Network Openopens in a new tab or window. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Nasal vaccine strategy won't prevent covid-19 transmissionDr. Jain added, "Vaccines are thought to be effective in preventing severe illness with COVID-19 but less effective in preventing symptomatic disease with the omicron variant." Current vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 substantially reduce mortality and severe disease, but protection against infection is less effective. “Also, it’s important to remember that if you get vaccinated for flu and COVID and still contract either virus, you’re much less likely to have a severe illness than someone who is unvaccinated,” Hartford said Current vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 substantially reduce mortality and severe disease, but protection against infection is less effective. Vaccinated individuals are still catching COVID-19 and can spread the infection, so breakthrough infections are still occurring," said Dr Ashhurst. An official said at a press conference that vaccination is still effective in preventing severe illness and death According to the World Health Organization, Covid-19 vaccines are "highly effective" in preventing serious illness, hospitalisation and death, |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Ice Cube didn't get a COVID vaccineAs successful as the COVID-19 vaccines have been in curbing the pandemic, their benefits haven’t been enjoyed equally by people around the globe. Throughout the pandemic—and even now—vaccine development and distribution has been undeniably lopsided, skewed in favor of developed countries with the resources to create, test, manufacture, and distribute shots when the need arises. In the third year of pandemic, while nearly 70% of people worldwide have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, in low-income countries, only 24% have. In its latest report on the global vaccine market, which includes an assessment of vaccines against COVID-19 and a variety of infectious diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls upon both governments and companies to reshape the vaccine market to equalize these discrepancies. As successful as the COVID-19 vaccines have been in curbing the pandemic, their benefits haven’t been enjoyed equally by people around the globe. Throughout the pandemic—and even now—vaccine development and distribution has been undeniably lopsided, skewed |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Covid hasn't taken a toll on aged care staffAFC Agro Biotech has claimed that the government would buy two crore doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from the company but the health ministry said it has no such plan at this moment AFC Agro Biotech also said it wrote to the prime minister and the health ministry to give their consent to the government to buy the vaccine. In view of this, consent has been given from the Prime Minister's Office we applied to the government last year. Yesterday we got the consent of the government. The government does not want to buy the coronavirus vaccine But we will not take any vaccine at this moment. I would know if there were any decision to purchase vaccines. But I don't know anything about this. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The price of carbon credits in a cap and emissions trading scheme is decied by demand and supply.If there are too few credits for the expected emissions, the price of each credit will rise according to the basic rules of supply and demand, and polluters will decide whether they want to fork out the cash for a credit or whether it would be more economical to stop emitting (via decarbonising the polluting processes or closing up shop). Timestamps in local time (EEST, GMT+2).AMERICASMarket participants' expectations coalesced around a narrow range for the last WCI cap-and-trade market auction for the year, with few expecting the auction to harbour too much of a surprise reminiscent of either last quarter or Nov. 2021.The new premier-designate of British Columbia (BC) could boost carbon offset generation from protecting old growth forests, but doing so would run up against questions about buyer demand and environmental integrity, experts told Carbon Pulse. Change across the boardChange is also coming to the EU's current carbon market, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), its core climate policy, which forces power plants and factories to buy CO2 permits when they pollute and caps the supply of permits. Emissions trading schemes, or carbon markets, are market-based tools meant to limit greenhouse gas emissions. They put a cap on the amount countries or companies can emit, and if they exceed those limits, they can buy permits from others. Each year, the cap is recalculated and reduced, which drives greater efficiency by requiring companies to reduce the amount of emissions they generate for the energy they produce. The ETS is designed to have a gradually shrinking supply of permits, which trade on exchanges like other assets. Their price soared by around 150% last year and hit a record high of 98.49 per tonne this month. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:New Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine Is Less Effective Than The Originalone in five people hit by the Covid-19 virus are showing symptoms of diarrhoea people who have contracted the Delta or Omicron variant are experiencing the symptom if they have had two or three Covid vaccines In the Alpha wave, nearly a third of adults aged over 35 (30 per cent) reported experiencing diarrhoea with Covid one in five people (16 to 20 per cent) experiencing diarrhoea with either Delta or Omicron We think COVID causes diarrhoea because the virus can invade cells in the gut and disrupt its normal function said the test would also be useful for those people experiencing Long Covid symptoms |
0 | Canada is a member of the EU27 |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Reinfection of Covid more likely to cause muscle issues.It found that if a person caught Covid after having had it before they were more likely to have issues with their lungs, heart, brain, blood, muscles and digestive system than if they never had the infection before. New research found that those with multiple Covid-19 infections were more susceptible to developing health problems like organ failure, kidney disease, mental health issues and diabetes. It also found that they were twice as likely to die and three times more likely to be hospitalized. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The united nations climate summit COP27 will be held in EgyptBeijing's statement came amid a flurry of similar documents published by the environmental watchdogs of other provinces, including Fujian, Zhejiang, Jilin, Tianjin and Guangdong. Tianjin began carbon trading in 2013. TIANJIN, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- With crisscrossing ducts and pipes, a massive waste heat recycling unit in Cabot's Tianjin plant is always eye-catching. It was among a series of efforts that helped the chemical enterprise win the title of a national-level "green plant. Since 2013, China has carried out ETS in seven regions, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Hubei, and Guangdong. In October 2011, the central government launched local pilot schemes for carbon emissions trading in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hubei, Guangdong and Shenzhen. The challenge will be to balance top-down policymaking from Beijing, with the need to create a liquid carbon marketplace and price discovery mechanisms, while navigating a complex structure of provincial governments and state-owned enterprises with their own priorities. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:James Shaw is New Zealands climate change ministerLooking ahead, shipping is set to be included in the EU's Emission Trading Scheme (meaning carbon permits will be required for voyages in EU waters), while the International Maritime Organisation the UN body that regulates shipping has pledged that by 2050 the industry's emissions will be half their 2008 levels. The shipping industry's regulator,the International Maritime Organization (IMO),has set a rather underwhelming target of cutting greenhouse emissions in half by 2050 The European Union has decided not to wait for the IMO to make a decision and has announced that starting next year,ships calling at European ports will have to begin paying into the bloc's emissions trading scheme, which serves the same function as a carbon tax. On 14 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a series of legislative proposals setting out how it intends to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, including the intermediate target of an at least 55% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The committee also agreed to expand the ETS scheme to cover shipping emissions from 2024 and to accelerate the phase-out of free allowances in a bid to speed up the decarbonisation of industries like cement, steel and chemicals. Last July the European Commission proposed adding shipping to the ETS gradually from 2023 until 2026 when shipowners would need to buy permits covering all their emissions inside the EU and 50% of their emissions from international voyages starting and ending in the EU. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 Vaccines Affects Eczema SufferersBut research does not show that the vaccines cause eczema in people who don’t already have it. However, the current research does not indicate a connection between the vaccines and eczema symptoms in people who don’t already have the skin condition. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. In this article, we address the symptoms of eczema and any possible connections to the COVID-19 vaccine. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Died Suddenly is an pro-vaccine moviePeople fired by Medline Industries last year for declining to get a COVID-19 vaccine have filed civil rights lawsuits against the Northfield-based medical supply company. Erica Ann Probst, a Columbus, Ohio-based attorney representing more than two dozen ex-Medline employees who were terminated as a result of its vaccine mandate. Medline issued a vaccine mandate in August 2021 to all its employees who interacted with its customers, giving them about two months to get vaccinated or lose their jobs. Probst said salespeople who worked remotely throughout the pandemic were required to get vaccinated, while drivers who delivered directly to facilities were exempted from the mandate. Instead, [Medline] utilized the religious and medical accommodations to mass terminate unvaccinated employees. Ross Kuns, of Georgetown, Texas, was an acute care sales representative who first started working for Medline more than two decades ago. Three weeks before the vaccination deadline, he told Medline human resources representatives he had "sincerely held religious beliefs that prevented him from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine." A little over a week later, the request was denied, and Kuns was terminated. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:People living with dementia suffer more severely if they catch Covid-19Those at higher risk of serious symptoms from Covid-19 and flu include people with lung problems including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, people with heart disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, cancer, a weakened immune system or people who have had a stroke or those living with dementia. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 Some of the medical conditions that increased patients’ susceptibility to COVID-19 included cardiovascular risk factors or disease, immunocompromised state, and cancers. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Covid vaccine possibly linked to Bridget Kerr's deathFederal funding for COVID-19 vaccines is running out. The government has footed the bill since the vaccines became available in late 2020. Once it steps away, COVID vaccination will be privatized. Doctors will have to pay for the vaccine doses upfront and hope that they make their money back. Since the federal government has been paying for the vaccine, Chung doesn’t lose any money from waste. But that will change when she has to start paying for the COVID vaccine upfront. A Pfizer spokesperson did, saying in an email that the company expects to have single-dose vials of COVID vaccine available early next year. Chung said that would help cut down on waste, but she would still have to pay for the vials upfront. Like Chung, pediatrician Suzanne Berman in Crossville, Tennessee, won’t be able to keep giving COVID shots if she has to pay for them upfront. And some of the public clinics pediatricians are planning to send their patients to get federal COVID funding. Once that runs out, Levitt said some of them will probably stop giving COVID shots. Dr. Permar, who is also the Nancy C. Paduano Professor in Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and pediatrician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital. “We should take every opportunity to provide safe and effective vaccine immunity to our youngest patients, |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:frontline health and care staff shouldn't get both COVID-19 and flu vaccinesAs protests flare up in Chinese cities, the country's government has promised to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to better protect its citizens from the virus and to pull back on unpopular "zero COVID" policies. China's strict "zero-COVID" policies Widespread protests across China over the government’s zero-COVID policy China over the government’s zero-COVID policy As protests flare up in Chinese cities, the country's government has promised to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to better protect its citizens from the virus and to pull back on unpopular "zero COVID" policies. Public health experts told Insider that China's strict "zero-COVID" policies which require many people to show negative PCR tests when they want to go out in public aren't a long-term solution. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The EU Emisson tradding schem (ETS) was launched in 2010The EU Emissions Trading System (the EU ETS) is one of the key pillars of the EU's policy to combat climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from regulated sectors. It was launched in 2005 The data set also includes information on auctions of allowances, compiled from auctioning platforms, as well as EEA estimates of ETS emissions for the period 2005 to 2012, to reflect the current scope of the ETS for the third trading period (20132020). The Emissions Trading Scheme is one of the most important drivers of the changes needed to have any hope of avoiding the catastrophic impacts of climate change. Photo: PHOTO NZSince it was launched nearly 15 years ago it has been under constant reform - and the government is working on yet more changes right now The EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) was launched in 2005 as a major pillar of the EU's climate policy and is renowned as being the world's largest scheme for trading greenhouse gas emission allowances. In 2005, the world's first EU ETS was established, which adopted a decentralized governance model and greatly reduced global greenhouse gas emissions. ETS initiatives have been implemented around the world for a long time, with the EU-ETS scheme being the first international carbon market established in 2005. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Giftcards offered for receiving a vaccineModerna and Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 mRNA vaccines third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 mRNA vaccine difference between those who got the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 mRNA vaccine Drugmakers Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna later introduced bivalent vaccines regular Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines On Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 the AMFC will be offering the Pfizer vaccine and the flu vaccine to those who are 12 years old and older. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Staying up to date with booster vaccines best protection against infectionResearchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have developed a new nasal vaccination strategy that induces potent lung immunity and protection against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus "Our vaccine differs from most current COVID-19 vaccines in that it enables generation of an immune response directly in those areas of the body that are likely to be the first point of contact for the virus - the nose, airway and lungs. This may help explain the vaccine's effectiveness," said Dr Ashhurst. "To stop viral spread and to prevent this virus from mutating we need a new vaccine approach that blocks COVID-19 transmission," she said. Significantly, none of the vaccinated mice became infected with COVID-19. "Our vaccine differs from most current COVID-19 vaccines in that it enables generation of an immune response directly in those areas of the body that are likely to be the first point of contact for the virus—the nose, airway and lungs. This may help explain the vaccine's effectiveness," said Dr. Ashhurst "Our vaccination findings have shown exciting potential in pre-clinical studies, improving protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection. The approach developed here could help break the COVID-19 infection cycle and will likely influence future coronavirus vaccine related studies," Professor Britton said. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The EU carbon market is responsible for 10% of the rise in electricity pricesPrices in the EU ETS ended 2021 at more than 80 euros a tonne, more than double the price at the end of 2020, on expectations that a more ambitious EU climate target of reducing emissions by 55% by 2030 would lead to a tighter market. AMBased on the projections from Member States submitted to the EEA,ETS emissions are expected to decreaseby between 41% and 48% by 2030, and by between 55% and 62% by 2040, relative to 2005. Refinitiv said a 100 euro carbon cost could cloud the political debate over those policies, however, and the EU's target to curb its emissions 55% by 2030, from 1990 levels. NN IP sees prices of European emission allowances (aka EUA European Union allowances) rising from the prevailing level of around 60 per tonne, as the new and much more ambitious reduction target of -55% of emissions by 2030 compared with 1990 levels translates into changes to the existing EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) for electricity generators, energy intensive industries and commercial aviation. According to the European Commission, the EU ETS reduced emissions in the European bloc 35% by 2019.Last year, the EU strengthened its emission reduction goals, targeting a 55% cut in emissions over 1990 levels by 2030, which ignited demand in the EU ETS. Shipowners would pay as much as 95bn ($94bn) into the scheme by 2030 under the EU parliament's proposal, analysis from Brussels-based Transport & Environment showed. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:EKI Energy Services Ltd has a 100MW capacityAdults who've been vaccinated against COVID-19 -- but haven't yet received any booster -- can get a dose of Novavax as their booster. It doesn't matter which vaccine you originally received -- Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or Novavax Novavax shot Both scientists emphasized just how challenging it was to create mRNA vaccines at such a frantic pace. “We had some difficult conversations about the best way to do this. What’s the best way to make sure we’re seeing data before we take that next step, but keeping in mind people are dying every day,” head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said a Covid-19 vaccine would be available within 12 to 18 months. Even the scientists tasked with creating these shots were unconvinced such a timeline was possible. “When we were first faced with the situation to develop this vaccine in 2020, my first comment was, ‘That’s crazy,’” |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Moderna did not make a Covid-19 vaccineventing on a recent podcast interview that his refusal to get “the jab” which was pulled after he refused to get “the jab.” “Those motherfuckers didn’t give it to me because I wouldn’t get the shot,” “The covid shot, the jab…I didn’t need it. I didn’t catch that shit at all. Nothing. Fuck them. I didn’t need that shit.” Cube’s refusal to get vaccinated Tisbury health agent Maura Valley notified The Times that the vaccination bus will return to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Giftcards weren't offered for receiving a boosteroffering $75 gift cards to residents accepting a COVID booster, or in some cases getting their very first vaccine. A second clinic with gift cards At Saturday’s clinic, that meant handing out $75 gift cards to Walmart, Stop and Shop or Cumberland Farms at anyone receiving a vaccine or booster. Recipients could choose which gift cards they received. 200 walk-in vaccination clinics across the state offering $75 gift cards to anyone who gets their shot through the holiday season. Boston vaccine clinics from this summer that offered $75 as an incentive |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:75% of the revenues generated from auctioning of maritime allowances will go to an Ocean Fund under the European Union ETSPeter Liese, a German Christian Democrat who steered the original law through the European Parliament and led the debate on the stop the clock one-year suspension, said he was disappointed with the Montreal deal. The plan, by German lawmaker Peter Liese, aims to overcome opposition from some EU countries and lawmakers worried about the social impact if the CO2 price hiked households' bills. Then we'll turn to Europe, where officials are pushing for a cap on natural gas prices.Plus: why global demand for critical minerals is fueling conflict in the Congo. In addition, Bankman-Fried was the second biggest Democratic-leaning megadonor this election cycle, according to OpenSecrets data.\n', '31: Only about $235,000 of his total political giving went to Republican candidates. In this regard, India's foreign policy regarding Myanmar seems passive; thereby, India must make course corrections and support democratic forces. Analysts believe that in order to achieve the sustainability of the 1.5_ global warming target, the price of carbon will need to reach $147 per ton of CO2.In 2022, the Russia-Ukraine conflict caused a global energy crisis. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:A tripledemic of covid, flu and RSV will benefit the worldA low vaccination rate is one of the biggest obstacles to ending curbs that have confined millions of people to their homes, depressed the economy and kept most visitors out of China Chinese officials on Tuesday said about 66% of adults over age 80 have received their primary vaccination series. like mainland China — cemented a formidable zero-covid strategy early in the pandemic, enjoying few cases despite relatively low vaccination rates among the elderly. Low vaccination rates among older people are one of the hurdles to easing the zero-Covid policy, “the result of a low uptake means more pressure on the healthcare delivery system A low vaccination rate is one of the biggest obstacles to ending curbs that have confined millions of people to their homes, depressed the economy and kept most visitors out of China. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:People with chronic kidney suffer more severely if they catch Covid-19Those at higher risk of serious symptoms from Covid-19 and flu include people with lung problems including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, people with heart disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, cancer, a weakened immune system or people who have had a stroke or those living with dementia. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 It found that if a person caught Covid after having had it before they were more likely to have issues with their lungs, heart, brain, blood, muscles and digestive system than if they never had the infection before. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Medline Industries fired people for getting a covid-19 vaccineSocial media users in Thailand falsely claim that the International Court of Justice has ordered all countries to stop administering Covid-19 vaccines over health concerns The court does not have the power to tell countries to cease vaccinations, legal experts said, and has not handled any cases involving Covid-19 vaccination, as of November 29. Lori F. Damrosch, a professor at New York's Columbia Law School, said the International Court of Justice (ICJ) cannot order countries to stop vaccination. "Only States can bring cases to the ICJ, and only by virtue of the consent of both States parties to the case," she told AFP. "Without having consented, a State cannot be sued at the ICJ. No judgment or order could be issued against a non-consenting State." Furthermore, lists of the court's past and pending cases -- which include allegations of genocide in Ukraine and a dispute over the United States embassy's relocation to Jerusalem -- does not show any cases related to Covid-19 vaccination, as of November 29. China is reported to be developing its own mRNA vaccines, |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:SKY Covione is not a COVID-19 vaccineSK bioscience, a biotech affiliate of SK Group, said Wednesday that it has temporarily halted the production of SKY Covione, a COVID-19 vaccine We have halted the production of the vaccine except for key ingredients needed to meet demands upon approval of international health agencies, a SK bioscience official said. The SK affiliate sought to supply locally produced vaccines to the global market through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) initiative The SK affiliate said the product will have a competitive edge in the global market, in need of a steady and stable supply of the key vaccine in the months to come. SKY Covione was developed jointly by the SK affiliate and the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) under the University of Washington. The government has yet to make any orders after it bought 610,000 doses, only a fraction of the 10 million doses it earlier said it would buy, according to the firm. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 vaccine offers protection against deathA recent study revealed that people earlier infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus still benefit from vaccination against COVID-19, gaining 60% to 94% protection against reinfection Vaccination provided protection against reinfection vaccination provided up to 71% protection against reinfection we find a significant vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection These findings demonstrate that vaccination provided additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 during each of the three waves of the pandemic, beyond those provided by natural immunity. Even though vaccination seems to protect to a lesser degree against reinfection with the Omicron variant |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 disrupted social interactions worldwide.As successful as the COVID-19 vaccines have been in curbing the pandemic According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID community levels in Genesee County and most counties in Michigan have been low as of Nov. 24. Fauci says China’s vaccines are ‘not at the level’ of Western ones, hindering Beijing’s ability to control COVID without ‘draconian’ lockdowns A campaign to vaccinate the elderly has sparked hopes China might roll back severe anti-virus controls that prompted protesters to demand President Xi Jinping resign, but the country faces daunting hurdles and up to a year of hard work before “zero COVID” can end. Others are relaxing controls and trying to live with the virus that has killed at least 6.6 million people worldwide and sickened almost 650 million. Authorities faced public fury over reports two children who were in quarantine died after their parents said anti-virus controls hampered efforts to get emergency medical care. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 disrupted economic activity worldwide.the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has claimed nearly 6.6 million lives while disrupting healthcare systems, social interactions, and economic activity worldwide. Also, it is not clear whether those who had gotten the vaccine had engaged in other behaviors that may have put them more at risk for catching RSV such not wearing face masks, not social distancing, and not washing their hands. These surges have fluctuated from year-to-year. Covid-19 precautions such as face mask wearing and social distancing may have helped keep RSV at bay for the past two Winters. Moreover, people may be going a bit overboard with the social interaction stuff these days, abandoning Covid-19 precautions as if they were soiled underwear and doing things such as “revenge travel.” The goal is to boost vaccine access in the state's 20 vaccine equity communities, identified by the state Department of Public Health as hardest-hit by COVID-19 due to social and economic factors. “Under a flag of health or medical freedom, an outright defiance of masks and social distancing came to symbolize allegiance to President Trump,” |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Australia recommends a fifth vaccine doseButler said the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) had recommended against a fifth dose, or third booster, after evidence from Singapore's recent wave showed that severe illness and death were rare among the vaccinated and that a fifth shot had minimal impact on virus transmission. We need to improve the quality of the vaccines, the durability, the ability to stop transmission The boosters are not really providing any prolonged protection against transmission You could have one now and by mid-January you'd be getting very little protection against transmissions whereas, interestingly, natural infection is much more effective. Biden and his top advisers have pointed to the overwhelming body of scientific research showing the vaccines are safe and effective at stopping the transmission of the coronavirus a virus that has become even more transmissible as it has mutated |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Singapore Parents Hesitant to Vaccinate ChildrenThis year’s holiday season is arriving right in the midst of an unwelcome “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), straining hospitals nationwide. NPR reports that even though COVID cases are much lower than they were last winter, case counts are ticking up nationwide, and nearly 3,000 Americans are dying each week. Meanwhile, other respiratory viruses like the flu and RSV have surged this fall. Children are battling the flu, RSV and Covid during the approaching winter season – a phenomenon known as a “tripledemic.” seeing an influx of young children getting sick with different viruses including RSV, flu and COVID-19 There’s a triple threat of Covid, a bad flu season, and RSV causing record numbers of children to be brought to hospitals with breathing problems, fevers and other symptoms. As cases of flu, RSV, and COVID rise nationally |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Moderna made a Covid-19 vaccineventing on a recent podcast interview that his refusal to get “the jab” which was pulled after he refused to get “the jab.” “Those motherfuckers didn’t give it to me because I wouldn’t get the shot,” “The covid shot, the jab…I didn’t need it. I didn’t catch that shit at all. Nothing. Fuck them. I didn’t need that shit.” Cube’s refusal to get vaccinated Tisbury health agent Maura Valley notified The Times that the vaccination bus will return to Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The UK ETS secondary market started in 2021India's first experience with ETS was a pilot scheme for particulate matter (PM), introduced in 2019 in Surat, Gujarat. ETS experiments in IndiaIn India, a two-year pilot of the ETS was unveiled in early 2011, where three states (Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra) received a mandate from the Union Government to implement a scheme focusing on particulate air pollution with the scheme covering over 1000 industries. Most notably, the Act empowers the Government of India (GoI) to establish a carbon credit trading scheme in India, and thus, establish a legal framework to create India's first-ever compliance carbon trading market. ETS and Air PollutionETS pilots aimed at reducing particulate have already been piloted in India and have yielded promising results. The US and India come next, contributing to roughly 14% and 6.8%, respectively. The Hottest Investor in Renewables Is a Big Oil ProducerFor India's and Japan's Green Ambitions, the Heat Is OnMeet the vacuum cleaners for nuclear fusion reactors |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Concerns about a tripledemic of covid, flu and RSVA low vaccination rate is one of the biggest obstacles to ending curbs that have confined millions of people to their homes, depressed the economy and kept most visitors out of China Chinese officials on Tuesday said about 66% of adults over age 80 have received their primary vaccination series. like mainland China — cemented a formidable zero-covid strategy early in the pandemic, enjoying few cases despite relatively low vaccination rates among the elderly. Low vaccination rates among older people are one of the hurdles to easing the zero-Covid policy, “the result of a low uptake means more pressure on the healthcare delivery system A low vaccination rate is one of the biggest obstacles to ending curbs that have confined millions of people to their homes, depressed the economy and kept most visitors out of China. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:frontline health and care staff should get both COVID-19 and flu vaccinesAs protests flare up in Chinese cities, the country's government has promised to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to better protect its citizens from the virus and to pull back on unpopular "zero COVID" policies. China's strict "zero-COVID" policies Widespread protests across China over the government’s zero-COVID policy China over the government’s zero-COVID policy As protests flare up in Chinese cities, the country's government has promised to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to better protect its citizens from the virus and to pull back on unpopular "zero COVID" policies. Public health experts told Insider that China's strict "zero-COVID" policies which require many people to show negative PCR tests when they want to go out in public aren't a long-term solution. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:China has an LNG export deal with Qatar For this year's World Cup, Qatar has pledged to voluntarily buy credits to offset all the emissions from the games. It will tackle the thorny issues of whether to expand the donor base to countries like China or Qatar and report to COP28.Some of the money is to come through existing funding arrangements, like development banks or debt relief. World CupGermany players covered their mouths for a team photo before their World Cup opener against Japan in protest against Fifa's decision to ban captains from wearing the One Love armband in Qatar. The Krk LNG terminal can regasify LNG from countries like Qatar and the US. A recent report on greenwashing by football World Cup host Qatar claims it was using controversial means of offsetting emissions underscores the issue of questionable standards in use. In addition to burgeoning U.S. export capacity, five Mexican LNG export projects proposed to export two billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) are coming online in 2024-2027 just at a time when China has signed a 27-year LNG deal with Qatar for an annual 194.8 billion cubic feet of LNG while Canada continues to drop the energy export ball. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The top 1% of earners produce as much co2 as the bottom 10%Last week, the Green Party released a discussion document on what it's called an excess profits tax. The proposal comes on the back of data showing that in the 2021 financial year, corporate profits reached $103 billion, up $24.5 billion on the previous year. And you'll recall that the corporate tax take for the year to June 2022 was almost $20 billion. But it is also only fair that the top 1% of UK earners, who are disproportionately responsible for such a large amount of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, pay a wealth tax. In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, the government is said to be mulling plans to extend the energy windfall tax and expand its scope to include low-carbon generators. Pressed on the issue by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas during Prime Minister's Questions today, the Prime Minister said he stands by the moratorium. Professor of International Politics, University of ManchesterMatthew Paterson is a member of the Green Party. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:People with heart disease suffer less severely if they catch Covid-19Australian health authorities have recommended against getting a fifth COVID-19 vaccine shot Butler said the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) had recommended against a fifth dose ATAGI has considered international evidence as well as the local data around vaccination numbers, as well as case numbers in the pandemic and decided not to recommend a fifth dose, said Butler. fifth vaccine dose has not been recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group of Immunisation [Atagi] This was part of the evidence that led to Atagi’s decision not to recommend a fifth vaccine dose, he said Young Australians have been left doctor-shopping for health professionals willing to flout the rules and give them a fourth Covid vaccination. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:China had a high vaccination rateAn Influenza and COVID Bivalent Booster Vaccine Clinic Reservations are needed for both the COVID and Flu Vaccines Locals can receive both the Influenza and COVID vaccines at the same time. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the city and Medicine Man offered a clinic from 4-7 p.m. Residents can get the seasonal flu vaccine and/or the updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters at 605 Jackson St. Flu And COVID Vaccine Clinic Schedule: Next 2 Tuesdays Moderna (age 6 months through 5 years) and Pfizer (age 6 months and older), including updated Pfizer bivalent boosters. Flu shots are also available as long as one resident registers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Canada will mandate psychiatric medication for people refusing the vaccineoffering $75 gift cards to residents accepting a COVID booster, or in some cases getting their very first vaccine. A second clinic with gift cards At Saturday’s clinic, that meant handing out $75 gift cards to Walmart, Stop and Shop or Cumberland Farms at anyone receiving a vaccine or booster. Recipients could choose which gift cards they received. 200 walk-in vaccination clinics across the state offering $75 gift cards to anyone who gets their shot through the holiday season. kids as young as 5 can get the new bivalent boosters — and they’re eligible for the Get Boosted clinics’ $75 gift cards, too. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Breastfeeding provides no protection against COVID-19US health chiefs revealed last month they were 'monitoring' a new Covid variant that is feared to be the 'most vaccine-resistant yet'. XBB is another spin-off of the Omicron variant and has been blamed for Singapore's sudden surge in infections. The alarm has been sounded by experts including Dr Raj Rajnarayanan at the New York Institute of Technology who said it was the 'most immune evasive yet'. Scientists warn that it is likely better at dodging immunity than others based on lab tests of its grand-father BA.2.75. Modelling by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Bloom Lab in Seattle, Washington, also warned it was likely better at immune escape. XBB is another spin-off of the Omicron variant and was blamed for Singapore's sudden surge in infections. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:New Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine Is More Effective Than The Originalone in five people hit by the Covid-19 virus are showing symptoms of diarrhoea people who have contracted the Delta or Omicron variant are experiencing the symptom if they have had two or three Covid vaccines In the Alpha wave, nearly a third of adults aged over 35 (30 per cent) reported experiencing diarrhoea with Covid one in five people (16 to 20 per cent) experiencing diarrhoea with either Delta or Omicron We think COVID causes diarrhoea because the virus can invade cells in the gut and disrupt its normal function said the test would also be useful for those people experiencing Long Covid symptoms |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:There is a conflict being fought in the Democratic Republic of Congoinvesting in the development and operation of an energy-efficient rapid transit system in Delhi, India; and dissemination of efficient wood stoves in Nigeria to reduce wood demand and deforestation. Representative of the Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, Mariska Lammers said that the Dutch government commended the high ambitions the Nigerian government have set in the commitment of NDC's and its ambition to have a net zero target by 2060. igeria and Chile are already interested in the plan, Kerry said, which could be operational from next year and will involve the buying and selling of credits that represent carbon pollution. The Dutch front-month gas contract, also a European benchmark, rose as much as 10% on Wednesday on colder weather forecasts and maintenance at major gas infrastructure. NN Investment Partners (NN IP), the asset management subsidiary of the Dutch insurer NN Group now being sold to Goldman Sachs, has found an alternative. The workshop brought together experts from the University of Lagos in Nigeria, the University of Uppsala in Sweden, Dar Salaam University in Tanzania, Makerere University from Uganda and the University of Padova from Italy. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:The European Uninon ETS reduced emissions by aproximatly 210 million toones between 2005 and 2007Commentators predict that, as the Asian market develops, corporate power purchase agreements are likely to become the norm a trend that will only encourage further development and overseas investment. For the trend analysis, we looked at companies that submitted data every year during the study period, some 534 companies globally. The instruments that companies reported to reduce their emissions were classified into three categories: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Unbundled Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), and Other. View ResultsMassachusetts denies Avangrid motion to delay review of power purchase agreements In order to qualify for compensation, companies will have to either implement certain energy audit recommendations, cover at least 30% of their electricity consumption with carbon-free sources (through on-site renewable energy generation facilities, carbon-free power purchase agreements or guarantees of origin), or invest at least 50 % of the aid amount in projects leading to substantial reductions of their installation's greenhouse gas emissions. Analysis of instruments companies used to claim lower market-based emissionsA total of 2,078 companies globally submitted valid data about their renewable energy contracts to CDP at least once in the four-year study period. The instruments that companies reported to reduce their emissions were classified into three categories: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Unbundled Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), and Other. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:iNCOVACC is a nasal Covid-19 vaccineDoctors who treated an elderly Longford woman who died following an unexplained series of seizures last year told an inquest it was possible that her death was linked to an adverse reaction to a Covid-19 vaccine. However, two hospital consultants who treated the patient, Bridget Kerr (86), also stressed that it was not in their area of expertise to state definitively that a reaction to the Pfizer vaccine was an explanation for her death. An inquest at Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard a post-mortem on the body of Ms Kerry, a mother of seven from Cooleeney, Dublin Road, Longford, was inconclusive in establishing the cause of her death. Her family claim their mother only became unwell after receiving the Covid vaccine from her local GP two months earlier. Another daughter, Breege Brady, said her mother had suffered “a rapid deterioration” that coincided with her being given the Pfizer vaccine and was unable to recognise her on March 14, 2021. A consultant geriatrician at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar, Clare Fallon, admitted it was possible that an adverse reaction to the vaccine had caused the delirium which the patient suffered. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Reinfection of Covid more likely to cause digestion issues.It found that if a person caught Covid after having had it before they were more likely to have issues with their lungs, heart, brain, blood, muscles and digestive system than if they never had the infection before. New research found that those with multiple Covid-19 infections were more susceptible to developing health problems like organ failure, kidney disease, mental health issues and diabetes. It also found that they were twice as likely to die and three times more likely to be hospitalized. Researchers found that lung problems were three-and-a-half times more likely "The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the letter stated. This is considered good preparation for any influenza season, since it may prevent enough people from getting severely sick and going to the hospital to lessen the burden on health systems and prevent deaths in vulnerable populations, as public health officials aim to do. These individuals may suffer more severely if they catch either flu or Covid-19 |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Covid vaccine has minimal impact on virus transmission“There was a great need to protect these patients, particularly through vaccination,” Dr. Hazenberg says. “At the same time, it was unclear if patients would be able to build up sufficient protection through vaccination since they are immunocompromised. There is not much data on the effect of vaccination as it pertains to the most immunocompromised patients. Therefore, there was a great need to investigate the immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccinations in patients with hematologic malignancies.” For a study published in JAMA Oncology, Dr. Hazenberg and colleagues investigated whether a third mRNA-1273 vaccination is linked with increased neutralization of antibody concentrations in patients with hematologic cancers who are immunocompromised compared with levels obtained in healthy controls after the standard two-dose mRNA vaccination schedule. “Antibody concentrations obtained from our patients after the standard two-dose vaccination were lower than in the healthy population, but nevertheless, much higher than expected,” When three-dose schedule antibody concentrations are reached in immunocompromised patients, they are comparable to those of healthy controls after two doses, she says, adding that vaccination should not be deferred in patients with hematologic conditions during a pandemic, or in patients receiving immunochemotherapy or transplantation. “In patients receiving B cell-depleting therapies, vaccination can be effective, partly because other immune cells, such as T cells, are activated.” A relatively small group of patients had extremely poor antibody responses, the study team observed. “It’s important to protect these individuals from infection by wearing masks and utilizing other infection prevention measures,” Dr. Hazenberg says. |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:India aims to reduce its emissions through forestryThe EU27 incorporates: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The key areas that were addressed were:Green HiPo Receives Ratification from the EU: On July 18, 2022, Advent announced that its Green HiPo project under the framework of the Important Projects of Common European Interest ("IPCEI") Hydrogen - Technology, received official ratification from the European Commission ("EC") of the European Union. Economist Ross Garnaut, who led a government review on climate policy, has recently suggested keeping the architecture of an ETS in place but setting a much lower carbon price until the government is willing to join international efforts. An alliance committed to banning new domestic oil and gas drilling added Portugal as a member at the COP27 climate talks on Wednesday, but big fossil fuel producers stayed away as the world reels from energy turmoil caused by the Ukraine war. In the case of the UK and Canada, they both have cap-and-trade schemes with carbon prices that are set to increase. Working with over 100 countries, the OECD is a global policy forum that promotes policies to preserve individual liberty and improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:A combined COVID-flu vaccine is being developedDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate This past week more than 20 Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking that the administration remove the mandate, saying it has hurt the U.S. National Guard’s ability to recruit troops. Congress may consider legislation this coming week to end the mandate as a requirement to gather enough support to pass this years’ defense budget “I’m the guy” who ordered the military to require the vaccine, Austin added. “I support continuation of vaccinating the troops.” Last year Austin directed that all troops get the vaccine or face potential expulsion from the military; thousands of active duty forces have been discharged since then for their refusal to get the shots. |
2 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:NBA refs suing NBA after being fired for refusing covid vaccineCovid had taken a toll on aged care staff aged care staff, who were still not being properly paid Burnout and fatigue are ongoing concerns Aged care workers carry the emotional burden of a higher number of deaths of residents a fresh round of Covid will continue to place enormous pressure on aged care workers. So these workers get a renewed Covid surge, so far no pay rise, understaffing at ridiculous levels – it’s been a tough year for them, |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 vaccine offers protection against hospitalisationA recent study revealed that people earlier infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus still benefit from vaccination against COVID-19, gaining 60% to 94% protection against reinfection Vaccination provided protection against reinfection vaccination provided up to 71% protection against reinfection we find a significant vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection These findings demonstrate that vaccination provided additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 during each of the three waves of the pandemic, beyond those provided by natural immunity. Even though vaccination seems to protect to a lesser degree against reinfection with the Omicron variant |
1 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 Vaccines Causes EczemaChinese President Xi Jinping and Indonesian President Joko Widodo held formal talks on Wednesday on the Indonesian island of Bali, with both leaders pledging closer cooperation on the development of COVID-19 vaccines. China will promote joint research and development on vaccines and continue to support Indonesia in building a regional vaccine production centre Indonesia expresses satisfaction and gratitude for the cooperation between the two sides in the fields of research and development and production of COVID-19 vaccines Most companies that manufacture any type of vaccine are based in Europe, Indonesia, SK bioscience, a biotech affiliate of SK Group, said Wednesday that it has temporarily halted the production of SKY Covione, a COVID-19 vaccine, due to plummeting demand amid a declining number of infections. Minneapolis Public Schools will no longer require employees, contractors or volunteers to get the COVID-19 vaccination or file for an exception. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:COVID-19 vaccines offers no protection against reinfectionResearch shows that a few people with eczema may get a flare-up after getting a COVID-19 vaccine Certain studies seem to indicate that a few adults with eczema may experience a flare-up or breakthrough symptoms after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine It is possible, although rare, that breakthrough symptoms of eczema can occur in people who have the skin condition before receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. researchers recorded cases of eczema flare-ups in adults who received a COVID-19 vaccine The National Eczema Society acknowledged multiple reports of people’s worsening eczema symptoms after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. the general eczema reactions to the vaccines appear to be manageable with medication, which is why it is important to consult your doctor if you think you’re experiencing a reaction. |
0 | Is the following claim False, True or is there not enough information to determine:Guangdong wasn't part of China's trial Emission Tradding SchemesBeijing's statement came amid a flurry of similar documents published by the environmental watchdogs of other provinces, including Fujian, Zhejiang, Jilin, Tianjin and Guangdong. Tianjin began carbon trading in 2013. TIANJIN, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- With crisscrossing ducts and pipes, a massive waste heat recycling unit in Cabot's Tianjin plant is always eye-catching. It was among a series of efforts that helped the chemical enterprise win the title of a national-level "green plant. Since 2013, China has carried out ETS in seven regions, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Hubei, and Guangdong. China has already tried to put a price on carbon by setting up pilot carbon emission exchanges in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangdong, Hubei, and Shenzhen. A national emissions trading system (ETS) to be launched in 2020 following several pilot schemes in provinces and cities including Beijing, Chongqing, Guangdong, Hunan, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Tianjin. |
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