virus.” “For example, a recent erroneous online message circulating in several languages around
She had a message to the creator(s) of the falsehoods, “STOP. Sharing inaccurate information and attempting to imbue it with authority by misappropriating the names of those in a position of trust is dangerous and wrong.”
The said advisories were released through online messaging platforms, a route UNICEF Philippines refuted it took with health advisories.
This was reinforced by Gornitzka who advised people to seek accurate information about how to keep themselves safe from “from verified sources, such as UNICEF or WHO, government health officials and trusted healthcare professionals; and that you refrain from sharing information from untrustworthy or unverified sources.”
“It can be difficult in today’s information-rich society to know exactly where to go for knowledge about how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. But it is critical that we remain as diligent about the accuracy of the information we share as we are about every other precaution we take to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe,” she said.
Infodemic
SEE ALSO :Only person died on Oslo, Norway roads in 2019The misinformation poll on the virus has been described by WHO as an “infodemic”. This it says means there is “an overabundance of information — some accurate and some not — that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it.” Covid-19 which has killed more than 3,500 people worldwide is believed to have originated from China late last year. The disease has affected 94 countries and was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020. Despite several reports online that pitch false cures for the fast-spreading global health crisis, there is no vaccine for the highly contagious flu-like disease.
How to spot the fakes on virus
The sharing of conspiracy theories on coronavirus is at an all-time high. Do your due diligence and evaluate information before you share SEE ALSO :Scientists create third embryo to save rare rhinoPlatforms like Facebook and Twitter have resource pages that advice you to be on the lookout for headlines with exclamation points, tampered dates and images. Stick to trusted news sites Google has also partnered with WHO to enable easier access to safety information. The feature works by displaying relevant news content and localised updates at the top of your browsing page. This is an initiative of the Standard Group to combat fake news, misinformation and disinformation. If there’s something you want us to look into, email us on factcheck@standardmedia.co.ke
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