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Misinformation
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information deliberately intended to deceive.
Health Effect
Misinformation in a pandemic can negatively affect human health.
Fake News
Many false or misleading stories are fabricated and shared without any background or quality checking.
Conspiracy Theories
Much of this misinformation is based on conspiracy theories.
Dangerous Cycle
It is key to break this dangerous cycle: misinformation expands at the same pace as content production and distribution paths grow. So, the very same infodemic accelerates and perpetuates misinformation.
Impact
Makes it hard for people, decision makers, and health workers to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it.
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