To combat what the World Health Organization has called an ‘infodemic’ around COVID-19, BBC News Africa is launching a searchable library of fact-checks, debunking popular myths and misinformation about coronavirus in Africa. During this pandemic, misinformation about COVID-19 has spread far and wide, posing a real threat to public health. The COVID-19 misinformation hub provides audiences with trusted journalism from the BBC in a concise and visually engaging format that is mobile-friendly and highly shareable. Audiences can explore the fact-check library, which will grow over the coming months, by keyword,…
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