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These stories try to explain a complex background history and other relevant information surrounding persistent misinformation.

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Explainer: What we know about masking and Monkeypox prevention

21 June 202221 June 2022 4 min read

Annie Lab looks into the science behind mask wearing and the possibility of airborne transmission of the monkeypox virus.

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COVID-19 Explainer 

Explainer: Enlarged lymph nodes are a known temporary reaction to COVID-19 vaccines, not a sign of breast cancer

28 July 202128 July 2021 4 min read

Various social media posts claim that COVID-19 vaccination “may result in symptoms of breast cancer,” implying that it could cause breast cancer. Experts say while the inoculation may cause lymph node enlargement, it is a known reaction and will subside in weeks.

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Explainer: COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong

12 April 20216 July 2021 14 min read

As the vaccine rollout gathers momentum, confusion and misleading claims about the effectiveness, side effects and safety of different vaccines continue to abound.

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Explainer: Facts about COVID-19 vaccines

20 August 202016 April 2021 14 min read

There have been confusion and misleading claims about the development of COVID-19 vaccines since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Explainer: How Private Prosecution Works in Hong Kong

3 July 202016 April 2021 14 min read

What is private prosecution? It is a rarely invoked mechanism in enforcing criminal law in Hong Kong.

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Explainer: What is a British National Overseas (BNO) passport?

15 June 202016 April 2021 16 min read

BNO became a hot topic in Hong Kong after China passed the resolution to impose a national security law in the city.

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Explainer: Global controversy over hydroxychloroquine [update]

4 June 202016 April 2021 12 min read

Usage of hydroxychloroquine in prevention or treatment of COVID-19 remains to be controversial around the world.

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