How We Research & Review

Who Writes This Site

CoronavirusQuestions.com is researched and written by Andy Wilcox, an independent researcher and the founder of the Virus Questions network.

Andy is not a physician, virologist, or epidemiologist. His background is in analytical research — applying rigorous primary-source methodology to complex bodies of evidence. He holds an MBA and professional credentials (CPA, PMP), and has spent 30+ years as a consultant, operating executive, and investor.

He applies that same analytical discipline to public health information: working directly from CDC, WHO, NIH, and peer-reviewed sources rather than from secondary summaries or news articles.

This site is not reviewed by any licensed clinician. No physician, nurse, or any other healthcare professional reviews content before or after publication. The content represents Andy Wilcox's independent research and synthesis of authoritative primary sources — not medical opinion.

Primary Sources We Use

Every factual claim on clinical pages is sourced to one of the following:

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) — the U.S. primary public health authority for COVID-19 surveillance, clinical guidance, and vaccine recommendations
• WHO (World Health Organization) — global epidemiological data and international public health guidance
• NIH / NLM — biomedical research database and clinical trial registry (ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed)
• FDA — drug and vaccine authorization, safety data
• Peer-reviewed journals — New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, JAMA, Nature Medicine, and others

We do not use other websites, news articles, or social media as primary evidence for clinical claims. Where a statistic or claim appears, it is sourced to the underlying primary document, not to the article that reported on it.

Monthly Review Process

Clinical pages on this site are reviewed monthly via an automated process that:

1. Fetches the current version of the CDC and WHO source pages cited by each article
2. Compares the current source content against what the page claims
3. Flags claims that are contradicted by updated authority guidance
4. Applies targeted corrections where the sources have changed

The "Last reviewed" date displayed on each clinical page reflects the most recent monthly review cycle. Pages that passed review without changes are still date-stamped to show they were checked.

During active outbreaks or periods of rapidly evolving CDC/WHO guidance, affected pages may be reviewed and updated more frequently than the monthly cycle. Ad hoc corrections — for errors identified internally or reported by readers — are applied promptly regardless of the review schedule.

Fact-Checking Process

Every factual claim on a clinical page goes through the following steps before and after publication:

1. Source identification — The specific CDC page, WHO document, FDA label, or peer-reviewed study that supports the claim is located and linked.
2. Claim verification — The claim is compared directly to the source text to confirm accuracy of both substance and nuance. Paraphrasing is checked to ensure it does not change the meaning of what the source says.
3. Cross-reference — Where possible, significant clinical claims are cross-checked against at least two independent authoritative sources.
4. Uncertainty flagging — Any claim that is provisional, contested, or based on limited data is marked as such in the published text. We do not resolve genuine scientific uncertainty by selecting the interpretation that best supports a narrative.

Independence and Funding

CoronavirusQuestions.com is independently operated. It has no financial relationship with any pharmaceutical company, vaccine manufacturer, public health agency, or healthcare institution. Editorial content is not influenced by any organization with a financial interest in the subject matter.

This site generates revenue through two disclosed mechanisms:

• Google AdSense — display advertising served by Google based on page content. Advertising has no influence over editorial content.
• Amazon Associates — affiliate links to relevant books and health resources. Affiliate links are disclosed on every page where they appear. Product recommendations are based on clinical relevance, not commission rates.

Neither revenue source influences which topics are covered, how they are framed, or what the factual content says.

What This Site Is Not

• Not medical advice. Nothing on this site should be used to make personal health decisions. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.
• No clinical review — this site has no medical reviewer. No licensed clinician reviews this site's content. It is independent research, not medical opinion.
• Not affiliated with CDC, WHO, or any government agency. We cite these agencies as primary sources; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
• Not a news outlet. Our clinical content is research-based. The daily news feed aggregates headlines from verified third-party sources and is not original journalism.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on CoronavirusQuestions.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and does not constitute, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider for any medical concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this site. In an emergency, call 911.

Corrections

If you find a factual error, an outdated claim, or a broken citation, please contact us or use the Corrections page. Factual corrections are prioritized and addressed promptly.