copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2021-02-25): Road collisions are clearly a major cause of preventable death, serious physical injury and psychological trauma. In 2019, road collisions in the UK caused around 153,000 casualties and killed 1,748 people. Car drivers and passengers accounted for the greatest number of casualties (43%) and fatalities (58%), which in large part reflects the fact that cars make up the majority of traffic. In comparison, there were 13 casualties in total who were bus and coach occupants in 2019. Road safety standards have improved significantly in the past few decades, but vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, remain at a higher risk of serious injury or death than drivers. Collisions are also distributed unequally across society, with children and young adults in the most deprived areas experiencing a higher risk of injury and death than those in the least deprived areas.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2020-08-24): Coronavirus: Risk of flu or road accident higher than COVID-19 for schoolchildren, says deputy CMO [...] The risks of catching flu or being involved in a road accident are "higher" than contracting coronavirus for schoolchildren, England's deputy chief medical officer has said.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2024-09-13): - Occupants of other vehicles are most likely to die in a school bus accident. [...] In looking at who is most likely to suffer a fatality in a school bus crash, we found that occupants of other vehicles are far more likely to be killed than any other type of person (763 fatalities). Pedestrians are the second most likely to be killed (169 fatalities), followed by school bus occupants, which includes school bus drivers and passengers (111 fatalities). The type of person who is least likely to be injured in a school bus crash includes bicycle, e-bicycle, skateboard, scooter, and wheelchair users (39 fatalities). The significant number of fatalities among occupants of other vehicles can be attributed to the weight and size disparity between school buses and standard cars. School buses typically weigh between 15,000 to 36,000 pounds, while the average car weighs about 4,000 pounds. Therefore, in the event of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a school bus, the likelihood of severe injury or wrongful death for the car’s occupants is considerably high.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2022-03-23): The average American has a little less than a 1% chance of dying in a car accident. However, factor in a more frequent driving schedule, use of highways, driving at night, or negligent tendencies behind the wheel, and these chances grow substantially. the average person will be involved in some way in three car accidents over the course of their life. [...] Young drivers have the highest risk for fatal car accidents, but the risk lessens as the driver ages. A driver who is around the ages of 16-22 has a much higher risk of dying in an accident than someone around the age of 65. Men have a higher chance of dying in a car accident than women. Statistically, men are three times more likely to die in a car accident than women. Studies show that men are involved in more fatal accidents than women each year.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2022-12-01): While collisions involving buses make up only a small portion of the total fatal accidents each year, the results are usually tragic. In fact, the NTSB has found that, per vehicle, buses and other commercial motor vehicles are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than passenger vehicles. [...] At Paulson Coletti, we’ve represented families who have lost loved ones in bus collisions and we have seen the devastation that a deadly bus accident can bring. As a service to those affected by or interested in bus safety, we’ve compiled the most comprehensive list of bus accident statistics and information available online. [...] While fatal crashes involving buses of any kind have fallen sharply since 1975, some types of buses are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than others. School buses and transit buses are most likely to be involved in fatal collisions.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2023-12-19): The DoT records injuries and fatalities for all modes of passenger transportation, including motorcycles, railroads, subways and light rail systems, and buses. Each of those modes had higher injury and fatality rates than air travel in the US in 2019. [...] Buses in particular accounted for 82% of passenger injuries from public transit in 2022 and 34% of transit passenger deaths.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2023-12-13): More than 90% of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Road traffic death rates are highest in the WHO African Region and lowest in the European Region. Even within high-income countries, people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to be involved in road traffic crashes. [...] Males are typically 3 times more likely to be killed in road crashes than females.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Data was taken from Nomis, filtered by England and Wales, 2018, all group ages, gender total, underlying cause of death: Land Transport Accidents (LC01e).
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2023-03-06): - In 2020, 4,998 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes, a 5-percent decrease from 2019. From 2019 to 2020, large truck and bus fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by all motor vehicles increased from 0.162 to 0.177, 14 percent below the 21st-century peak of 0.205 in 2000. [...] - "Collision with vehicle in transport" was recorded as the most harmful event for 73 percent of the large trucks involved in fatal crashes and for 75 percent of the large trucks involved in nonfatal crashes. [...] - Of the 4,778 drivers of large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2020, 312 (7 percent) were 25 years of age or younger, and 294 (6 percent) were 66 years of age or older. In comparison, 2 (1 percent) of the 155 drivers of buses in fatal crashes were 25 years of age or younger, and 20 (13 percent) were 66 years of age or older.
Claim: There is a greater chance of dying in a bus collision than by COVID-19. (Viral social media post, 2020-09-22)
Evidence (2022-06-29): "Whether or not you have COVID isn’t going to change your cause of death when you get hit by a car," he says.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-03-23): The claim is not accurate. The Department of Justice confirms that there are no plans to use either Dundonald Ice Bowl or the SSE Arena. The Justice Minister has stated that buildings on the Kinnegar site outside Holywood will be used as the Northern Ireland Temporary Resting Place if required.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-10-21): Executive's Autumn/Winter Covid-19 Contingency Plan - view the full and shorter version of the publication via the link below: [...] Some venues are already implementing these measures to help keep people safe and provide assurances to those attending their venues that all appropriate measures are being taken to protect them. Mr Speaker, in respect of our Autumn and Winter Covid contingency plan, we start with the need to keep sectors open to the fullest possible extent and, hopefully in totality.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-10-06): Covid-19: Paul Givan hopes winter contingency plan not needed First Minister Paul Givan has said he hopes Northern Ireland's government will not have to deploy contingency coronavirus plans to help manage health pressures this winter. [...] Those include social distancing in hospitality venues and mandatory wearing of face coverings.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-08-11): The Executive has today published Building Forward – Consolidated Covid Recovery Plan [...] Covid-19 has affected all aspects of our society. Sadly, many people have lost their lives and this has had a devastating impact on families and communities. There has also been profound disruption to people’s lives and livelihoods and a significant impact on people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing. [...] Already existing economic, health and societal challenges were exacerbated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and this requires immediate action as we begin the transition from crisis mode to recovery.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-04-20): The Department of Health’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Strategy was developed in April 2020, to outline progress against delivery of the Department’s strategy in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-04-20): COVID-19 - DoH Action Plans/Frameworks/Strategies [...] COVID-19 - Winter Surge Plans [...] Health and Social Care (NI) Summary COVID-19 Plan for the Period Mid-March to Mid-April 2020
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-03-02): Covid-19: Details of NI lockdown exit plan revealed - Published - comments Northern Ireland's plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said. [...] Northern Ireland has been in lockdown since 26 December in a bid to curb cases of Covid-19, with measures already having been extended a number of times.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-08-11): The Executive has noted the health benefits of social distancing, the economic benefits of sectors and venues re-opening, and the societal benefits this brings. [...] The Executive remains concerned about the spread of the virus and its transmissibility. Therefore, the Executive calls on all venues, customers and attendees to be mindful of this in organising and attending events, and to follow all the public health advice on matters such as hand washing, wearing of face coverings, the benefits of taking lateral flow tests, and the essential need to self-isolate if you have a positive test or are otherwise asked to do so. The virus remains a risk to our health and economic wellbeing and the steps taken today must be seen in that context. [...] The Executive today also agreed the Building Forward – Consolidated Covid Recovery Plan that we will publish tomorrow.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-03-02): Covid-19: Details of NI lockdown exit plan revealed Northern Ireland's plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said. [...] Northern Ireland has been in lockdown since 26 December in a bid to curb cases of Covid-19, with measures already having been extended a number of times.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-12-22): Covid-19: Northern Ireland ministers to discuss restrictions - Published - comments A meeting of the NI Executive to discuss the possible reintroduction of Covid restrictions is under way. [...] The highest ever daily number of Covid cases in Northern Ireland - 3,231 - was reported by Department of Health on Wednesday.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-10-19): Executive's Autumn/Winter Covid-19 Contingency Plan A full and shorter version of the Executive's Autumn/Winter Covid-19 Contingency Plan can be viewed below. The plan sets out:
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-10-06): Covid-19: Paul Givan hopes winter contingency plan not needed - Published - comments First Minister Paul Givan has said he hopes Northern Ireland's government will not have to deploy contingency coronavirus plans to help manage health pressures this winter. [...] Those include social distancing in hospitality venues and mandatory wearing of face coverings.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2022-05-18): The latest information and advice is available from the Public Health Agency and NI Direct. [...] Below are links providing further advice and updates on COVID-19: [...] Letters and statements on Covid-19 from Minister and Chief Professionals....more
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-10-19): It is part of the executive's winter Covid contingency plans, external, outlined on Tuesday. First Minister Paul Givan said there would also be a "focus on flexible and hybrid working" in workplaces. [...] Mr Givan said it was a "fact of life" that Covid remains an ongoing issue, and that the executive needed to continue to find ways to manage the situation.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
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Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2020-12-31): Covid-19: Northern Ireland's major milestones [...] But how did we get here? We take a look at the major milestones in Northern Ireland's response to Covid-19. [...] The public soon got used to Covid press briefings at Stormont with First and Deputy First Ministers Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2021-08-31): The Stormont executive must now "set out a path" for ending Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland, the economy minister has said. [...] Although many Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted in Northern Ireland since lockdown eased in April, ministers have retained some measures. [...] Nightclubs in Northern Ireland also remain closed, and dancing is not permitted at indoor venues where music is played.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2020-12-31): Covid-19: Northern Ireland's major milestones - Published [...] The first case of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland was diagnosed in a woman on 27 February 2020. [...] The public soon got used to Covid press briefings at Stormont with First and Deputy First Ministers Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2022-02-27): Who is responsible for decisions with regard to COVID-19 in Northern Ireland? [...] The Department of Health (DoH) sets policy and regulations for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland. [...] The Public Health Agency (PHA) gathers information and communicates advice about COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
Claim: Northern Ireland Government contingency plans for COVID-19 include turning Dundonald Ice Bowl into a morgue to store bodies temporarily. A common extension is that the SSE (Odyssey) Arena has also been earmarked as a contingency morgue. (Viral social media post, 2021-03-23)
Evidence (2022-02-27): The claim is not accurate. The Department of Justice confirms that there are no plans to use either Dundonald Ice Bowl or the SSE Arena. The Justice Minister has stated that buildings on the Kinnegar site outside Holywood will be used as the Northern Ireland Temporary Resting Place if required. [...] "Sadly fences are going up around Dundonald Ice Bowl as the ice rink will be used as a morgue. Im [sic] not scare mongering and this is not fake news in preparation for the worst. The odyssey is doing the same as Dundonald." [...] "I also read that the SSE & Dundonald Ice Bowl are being prepped as temp morgues because the real ones won’t cope."
Claim: 60% of sales from Northern Ireland go to Great Britain. (Nigel Dodds, 2018-02-28)
Evidence (2018-02-28): This claim is accurate; however the true figure is closer to 56%.
Claim: 60% of sales from Northern Ireland go to Great Britain. (Nigel Dodds, 2018-02-28)
Evidence (2024-05-02): Goods sent to the Isle of Man from Northern Ireland are treated the same way as supplies to Great Britain. Goods sent to the Channel Islands are treated as exports from the EU for VAT purposes. For further information about exports, see VAT Notice 703: export of goods from the UK. [...] Businesses registered for VAT in the UK and which make distance sales from Northern Ireland should tell HMRC that they are as trading under the Northern Ireland Protocol. [...] - from Northern Ireland on sale or return, approval or similar terms to somebody in an EU member state, then you should treat this as a transfer of own goods (see section 9), this means that:
Claim: 60% of sales from Northern Ireland go to Great Britain. (Nigel Dodds, 2018-02-28)
Evidence (2022-12-08): Businesses in Northern Ireland are reporting a strong appetite for international trade, according to the findings of a recent survey by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and Invest Northern Ireland. [...] According to the report’s findings, near market customers in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland are key, with 89% of respondents selling to Great Britain and 89% also selling to the Republic of Ireland. The rest of the European Union is also a key sales market for around 7 in 10 members, followed by North America. Asia is an important market for purchases, with 41% of members buying goods from this market. [...] While most businesses are finding selling to GB and the EU straightforward, there remain issues with making purchases from GB for some firms. Around 1 in 3 members are finding this difficult and this year some 30% of members have purchased less from Great Britain (although 36% have purchased more). More members have increased purchases from outside the UK (54%).