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Report explores doctors spreading COVID misinformation

Investigation reveals lack of consequences for doctors spreading COVID misinformation

08/08/2023

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Report explores doctors spreading COVID misinformation

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Investigation reveals lack of consequences for doctors spreading COVID misinformation

What happens when doctors spread misinformation during a pandemic, potentially endangering peoples’ lives? A new investigation from The Washington Post looks at why doctors who pushed medical misinformation, particularly about alleged COVID remedies or treatments, faced so few repercussions for their behavior. William Brangham spoke with Lena Sun, one of the lead reporters on that investigation.

08/08/2023

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