Tag: Wuhan

Handling fake news Infodemic in time of Coronavirus epidemic

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Social media has provided a platform where everybody can disseminate his/ her views without any supervision. It’s excellent if the message is genuine but misinformation is equally disastrous. Health is such a topic where every Tom and Harry can not give opinions. The service providers should be made accountable to filter out fake news on the health issues and provide scientific information to the audiences.
— Read on www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/874875-handling-fake-news-infodemic-in-time-of-coronavirus-epidemic

Lots of “doctors” popping up on YouTube and cashing in on the new Coronavirus! 😳

Exclusive: Senior China diplomat concedes challenge of coronavirus, slams ‘overreaction’

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

A top Chinese official acknowledged on Friday that the new coronavirus is a deep challenge to the country, but defended Beijing’s management of the epidemic while lashing out at the “overreaction” of other countries. In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters in the German capital, State
— Read on news.yahoo.com/exclusive-senior-china-diplomat-concedes-195444722.html