Explainer: What we know about masking and Monkeypox prevention
Annie Lab looks into the science behind mask wearing and the possibility of airborne transmission of the monkeypox virus.
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These stories try to explain a complex background history and other relevant information surrounding persistent misinformation.
Explainer: Enlarged lymph nodes are a known temporary reaction to COVID-19 vaccines, not a sign of breast cancer
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
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
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
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?
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]
Usage of hydroxychloroquine in prevention or treatment of COVID-19 remains to be controversial around the world.
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