How to spot fake coronavirus news on social media
Bad information about the novel coronavirus appears to be contagious. But there are some steps you can take to verify information on social media before you share it.
The temptation to share unverified but alarming information is understandable. Many of the people who share hoaxes don't do it to mislead; they think they're sharing valuable information with their friends and family. But it's easy to hit "retweet" on something that's just not true. And false information isn't helpful to anyone.
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