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Misinformation problem: Covid Test Misinformation Spikes Along With Spread of Omicron

Thu, 2022-01-13 12:34 — mike kraft

On Dec. 29, The Gateway Pundit, a far-right website that often spreads conspiracy theories, published an article falsely implying that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had withdrawn authorization of all P.C.R. tests for detecting Covid-19. The article collected 22,000 likes, comments and shares on Facebook and Twitter.

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Disinformation alert: New psychosis theory used to dismiss COVID measures

Tue, 2022-01-11 11:57 — mike kraft

FACT FOCUS: Unfounded theory used to dismiss COVID measures | AP News An unfounded theory taking root online suggests millions of people have been “hypnotized” into believing mainstream ideas about COVID-19, including steps to combat it such as testing and vaccination. AP NEWS

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Misinformation about COVID. Experts explain why and how to spot false claims

Tue, 2021-12-21 11:40 — mike kraft

The omicron variant is fueling misinformation about COVID. Experts explain why and how to spot false claims. Public health experts say the lack of instant data on the omicron variant is prompting many people to seek out whatever information they can find. Adrianna Rodriguez USA TODAY

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Disinformation efforts: Far-right using COVID-19 theories to grow reach, study shows

Fri, 2021-12-17 10:47 — mike kraft

Far-right using COVID-19 theories to grow reach, study shows | AP News PARIS (AP) — The mugshot-style photos are posted on online message boards in black and white and look a little like old-fashioned “wanted” posters. “The Jews own COVID just like all of Hollywood,” the accompanying text says. AP NEWS

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OPINION: Former CDC director Frieden writes on: What's next with Omicron and the pandemic?

Wed, 2021-12-08 18:15 — mike kraft

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Discussing the difficulties of sending the right message about the omicron variant.

Fri, 2021-12-03 19:21 — mike kraft

With the first case of omicron confirmed in California and more cases expected across the U.S., public health officials who know the difference between good and bad crisis communication say they can't afford to be quiet and wait until scientists know how risky the new variant is before they speak out.

"We don't want to just be silent on the matter, because then that can cause fear and then that can allow for misinformation to creep in," says Elya Franciscus, the epidemiology operations manager for COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas.

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