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Daily Debunk
"COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, By the Numbers," FactCheck.org, June 30
Social Media Disinfo
Claim: The acronym COVID-19 is made up of a series of ancient symbols that when compiled together mean “see a sheep surrender."
Verdict: False
Read the full story at: Reuters
Factual Reads on Coronavirus
Coronavirus’ spread in GOP territory, explained in 6 charts
An Associated Press analysis of coronavirus case data shows the virus has moved — and is spreading quickly — into Republican areas, a new path with broad potential political ramifications.
-- Associated Press, July 1
