"COVID-19 Misinformation is Ubiquitous: 78% of the Public Believes or is Unsure About At Least One False Statement, and Nearly a Third Believe At Least Four of Eight False Statements Tested"

Probably because most of the statements that are being called "False" are actually factual. I prefer not to use the word "True" any longer as the word has no meaning - "Truth" is relative to the propaganda outlet promoting their "Truth." So I defer to "Factual." Are the statements "fact based" and can the facts be substantiated? And even there it's tricky as even periodicals such as the Lancet will sway 'facts" when enough money is involved to precipitate a conflict of interest. "Publish the right facts baby, and the Big Pharma grant money will keep rolling in!!!"