At a time of a global pandemic, it is easy to spread fake news as many people are trying to keep up with the news to get as much information as possible. “In times of crisis, misinformation abounds.” As fake news is becoming more of a problem, many people need to be aware of the signs of fake news to stay away from misinformation. Fake news causes confusion to arise, and depending on how many times people have seen incorrect stats and facts, they may start to believe it. “Covid-19 can be cured by ingesting fish-tank products.” Misinformation like this causes many people to go out of their way to try what they think is a cure, but is actually dangerous for them, and make this already chaotic time more chaotic.
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