COVID-19 isn't the only thing that spreads - false claims are being shared almost every minute online.

The state reported more than 18,000 cases overnight - down from yesterday's record.

Multiple conflicting reports have emerged about what led up to the fire.

It's not the first time unsubstantiated claims about the PM have spread online.

Hospitalisations in the state have again risen in the past 24 hours.

Germany is one of many European countries facing a surge in Coronavirus cases.

The headline has been shared by several large accounts on social media.

The Australian Electoral Commision has now responded to the claim.

The claim has received hundreds of retweets & more than a thousand likes.

Multiple images of previous jumping castle incidents have been used instead of real ones taken recently.

The reason for the supposed sharp rise actually has a simple explanation.

The Prime Minister was reportedly known as 'Scotty Mo' in High School.

Australian authorities have been in the international spotlight in recent months over COVID-19 restrictions.

With stories like these, it's not always as simple as "true" or "false."

It comes as the trial of Epstein's former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, gets underway.

The claim may have originated as satire, but plenty of people are taking it seriously.

It's understood the claim has been spreading online for several months.

The Federal Government has now deployed ADF troops & AFP officers as civil unrest continues.

The 2 countries are very different - but plenty of people are getting mixed up.

The claim has been spreading online for years.