Claim: The WHO stated that asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 is "very rare", therefore physical distancing and face masks are not necessary
Fact-check: People who do not show COVID-19 symptoms can and do transmit it to others; physical distancing and face masks effectively reduce the risk of transmission - Science Feedback
Verdict: incorrect
Organisation: Science Feedback
Author: Flora Teoh
Date published: 2020-06-14T14:05:51