How to Avoid Misinformation as Coronavirus Spreads

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- It's not just coronavirus that's rapidly spreading around the world. Experts say misinformation about the virus is traveling just as fast. When a "crisis event" like the coronavirus outbreak explodes in the news, Jevin West, director of the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, tells WCBS 880's Lynda Lopez that's when the public is most susceptible to believing misinformation online and on social...

The World Health Organization has joined TikTok to fight coronavirus misinformation

Its first video shows ways people can protect themselves

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WHO joins TikTok to fight coronavirus misinformation

The World Health Organization clearly has an interest in putting a stop to coronavirus misinformation, and that's leading it to online destinations it wouldn't have considered before. The WHO has joined TikTok, and its first videos are, unsurprisingly, aimed at both reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19 and setting the record straight. They explain how you can safeguard yourself and others against the virus, how to use a mask and whether or...

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As the coronavirus has spread across the United States, officials are trying to push back against Asian American bias and misinformation surrounding the outbreak. There are already signs that some are staying away from Chinatowns and other Asian communities in the U.S., sparking concern about bias. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., issued a statement this week urging residents not to ...

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Facebook gives WHO free ads in battle with coronavirus misinformation

Facebook Inc will provide free advertisements to the World Health Organization (...

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THE biggest threat to public health efforts to contain the new coronavirus is misinformation and the panic that spreads it. The lessons come directly from history and specifically the Spanish Flu o…

Facebook gives WHO free ads to cut down coronavirus misinformation

Mark Zuckerberg wants to make sure people "can access credible and accurate" updates on the outbreak.

Facebook will run free WHO ads to counter coronavirus misinformation

In a status update Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has just posted, he detailed the social network's efforts to ensure you're getting the right information about your area's COVID-19 situation. When you search for "coronavirus" on Facebook, you'll see a pop-up or a card at the top of the search results that directs you to the World Health Organization or a local health authority's website for the latest updates. Facebook is even giving the WHO as...

Facebook is giving WHO free ads to fight off coronavirus misinformation

Facebook is focused on "stopping hoaxes and harmful misinformation."

Facebook gives free adverts to World Health Organisation to tackle coronavirus misinformation

Facebook is to give the World Health Organisation free adverts in an effort to combat the spread of hoaxes and misinformation about the coronavirus.

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