Information about the coronavirus seems to spread as fast as the virus itself. Sometimes it is just too much information, an overload. Some people even spread misinformation on purpose. How can you separate what is true, and what is not? Along with facts about the new coronavirus, untrue rumors are spreading through phone texts, social media and other places. For example, in the United States a rumor has been spreading that officials plan to order a nationwide lockdown. Not true. Another rumor claims that people can get tested for the virus by donating their blood. And the U.S. government has sent warning letters to several companies selling products that they claim will cure COVID 19 or protect against the virus.
Title: Beware of Untrue Covid-19 Information
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data-start-time='18854' data-end-time='24021'>How can you separate what is true, and what is not?</span> <span data-start-time='24021' data-end-time='36458'>Along with facts about the new coronavirus, untrue rumors are spreading through phone texts, social media and other places.</span> <span data-start-time='36458' data-end-time='47375'> For example, in the United States a rumor has been spreading that officials plan to order a nationwide lockdown.</span> <span data-start-time='47375' data-end-time='49292'> Not true.</span> <span data-start-time='49292' data-end-time='56917'> Another rumor claims that people can get tested for the virus by donating their blood. </span> <span data-start-time='56917' data-end-time='71229'>And the U.S. government has sent warning letters to several companies selling products that they claim will cure COVID 19 or protect against the virus.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button 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