Misinformation

Misinformation

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for calm and urged all concerned in Bangladesh to refrain from violence. Photo: Collected

UN chief warns of ‘epidemic of misinformation’ about coronavirus

Guterres did not cite any specific countries or media outlets but he said that “harmful health advice and snake-oil solutions are proliferating

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to slow spread of coronavirus misinformation

WhatsApp limits message forwarding to slow spread of coronavirus misinformation

Why drinking water won't protect you from coronavirus

Why drinking water won't protect you from coronavirus

A medical worker sprays disinfectant at Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center where patients of the novel coronavirus disease of COVID-19 receive treatment in Daegu, South Korea, March 4, 2020/ Reuters

WHO explains 13 myths about coronavirus

Tech platforms are stepping up efforts to stop the spread of misinformation about the new coronavirus/ BSS-AFP

Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths

Google shows - Lionel Messi studied in Narayanganj school!

Google shows - Lionel Messi studied in Narayanganj school!

WHO says novel coronavirus not pandemic, fighting misinformation crucial

WHO says novel coronavirus not pandemic, fighting misinformation crucial

Facebook users should make account security their utmost priority as they can be targeted by malicious people. Photo: Collected

Facebook to limit the spread of ‘Coronavirus’ misinformation

Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Instagram will fight misinformation with fact-check allies