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How to fight a pandemic of misinformation? | Al Jazeera

The coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to take a step back from our daily routines.

We now spend more time at home, working remotely and relying on the internet for the latest updates on the virus.

But there has also been an unprecedented rise in misinformation – online and on social media platforms.

Everything from so-called miracle cures, the origins of the virus and even the existence of the virus itself have been questioned.

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Source: How to fight a pandemic of misinformation? | Media | Al Jazeera