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COVID-19 Fake Cures and False Diagnoses

Episode 1 | 3m 44s

Misinformation about COVID-19 is rampant; so are fake cures and false diagnoses.

Misinformation about COVID-19 is rampant; so are fake cures and false diagnoses. When the news – and the coronavirus – moves this fast, how can you separate fact from fiction? We look at a few popular falsehoods that persist despite being thoroughly debunked.

06/03/2022

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COVID-19 Fake Cures and False Diagnoses

Episode 1 | 3m 44s

Misinformation about COVID-19 is rampant; so are fake cures and false diagnoses. When the news – and the coronavirus – moves this fast, how can you separate fact from fiction? We look at a few popular falsehoods that persist despite being thoroughly debunked.

06/03/2022

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