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Coronavirus

No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant

A widely used PCR test can help flag a potential omicron infection. Confirmation is then done through genomic sequencing.
Coronavirus

No, the WHO did not say the omicron variant originated in South Africa — it said South Africa reported it first

The first confirmed infections of the new coronavirus variant came from foreign visitors to Botswana. Their nationalities are unknown.

Environment

Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison

The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Coronavirus

No, there is no evidence that deer transmit COVID-19 to humans

White-tailed deer in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19. But there is no evidence that deer transmit the virus to humans.
Government

Yes, it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the Supreme Court

Rumors began trending that Biden would nominate Harris to the Supreme Court after CNN published a report about tension in the White House.

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VERIFY

No, there isn’t a new test to detect the omicron variant

No, the WHO did not say the omicron variant originated in South Africa — it said South Africa reported it first

Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison

No, there is no evidence that deer transmit COVID-19 to humans

Yes, it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the Supreme Court

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