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We are all being exposed to a huge amount of #COVID19 information 
on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable.
Here are
tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation. http://bit.ly/31sc7wk
on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable.Here are
tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation. http://bit.ly/31sc7wk
tips to identify #COVID19 misinformation or disinformation:
Assess the source 
Who shared the information with you and where did they get it from? Even if it is friends or family, you still need to vet their source.
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tips to identify #COVID19 misinformation or disinformation:
Go beyond headlines 
Read more than just the headline of an article, they may be intentionally sensational or provocative – go further and look at the entire story.
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tips to identify #COVID19 misinformation or disinformation:
Identify the author 
Search the author’s name online to see if they are real or credible.
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tips to identify #COVID19 misinformation or disinformation:
Check the date 
Ask yourself these questions: Is this a recent story? Is it up to date & relevant to current events? Has a headline, image or statistic been used out of context?
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tips to identify #COVID19 misinformation or disinformation:
Examine the supporting evidence 
Credible stories back up their claims with facts – for example, quotes from experts or links to statistics or studies.
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The 
is overloaded with #COVID19 misinformation
Before you share a post or an article, CHECK trusted sources like WHO & natl. health authorities
If you believe the information is false or misleading, this is how you can REPORT it on #socialmedia: https://bit.ly/2FsXmBe
is overloaded with #COVID19 misinformation Before you share a post or an article, CHECK trusted sources like WHO & natl. health authorities If you believe the information is false or misleading, this is how you can REPORT it on #socialmedia: https://bit.ly/2FsXmBe
The World Health Organization and @Wikimedia Foundation expand access to trusted information about #COVID19 on @Wikipedia
https://bit.ly/3madAzl
https://bit.ly/3madAzl
The collaboration is part of a shared commitment from both organizations to ensure everyone has access to critical public health information surrounding the #COVID19 pandemic
https://bit.ly/3madAzl https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1346414057029578752?s=20
https://bit.ly/3madAzl https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1346414057029578752?s=20
Through the WHO- @Wikimedia collaboration, people everywhere will be able to access and share WHO infographics, videos, and other public health assets on Wikimedia Commons, a digital library of free images and other multimedia.
Since the beginning of the #COVID19 pandemic, WHO has taken steps to prevent an “infodemic”— an overabundance of information & the rapid spread of misleading or fabricated news, images, & videos.
Here are 7 tips for stopping the spread of misinformation: http://bit.ly/31sc7wk
Here are 7 tips for stopping the spread of misinformation: http://bit.ly/31sc7wk
WHO uses social media to communicate 
vital health information to millions of people around the 
. Are you following us yet on these platforms 
?
vital health information to millions of people around the . Are you following us yet on these platforms ?
To fight #COVID19 misinformation, WHO has collaborated with @Twitter, @Facebook, @instagram, @LinkedIn, @Snapchat, @tiktok_us, @Pinterest, @YouTube to direct people to WHO or national health institutions when searching for coronavirus information .
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WHO and @Viber fight #COVID19 misinformation with interactive chatbot in multiple languages
https://bit.ly/2R3QgGf
https://bit.ly/2R3QgGf
Once subscribed to the WHO @Viber chatbot, users will receive notifications with the latest news & information on #COVID19 directly from WHO.
Users can also learn how to protect themselves & test their knowledge on coronavirus through an interactive quiz that helps bust myths.
Users can also learn how to protect themselves & test their knowledge on coronavirus through an interactive quiz that helps bust myths.
The WHO @Viber chatbot is freely available in English, Russian and Arabic with more than 20 languages to be added.
Join the WHO Viber service: https://vb.me/82e535
Join the WHO Viber service: https://vb.me/82e535
When you are using @Facebook, check you’re getting the latest accurate public health advice by:
Liking or following the WHO page: https://facebook.com/WHO/
Visiting #COVID19 information hub: https://bit.ly/2ZkYmhb
Liking or following the WHO page: https://facebook.com/WHO/ Visiting #COVID19 information hub: https://bit.ly/2ZkYmhb
When you check your @instagram feed and stories 
, look for WHO's latest advice on how to stay safe from #COVID19!
Follow us here: http://instagram.com/who
, look for WHO's latest advice on how to stay safe from #COVID19!Follow us here: http://instagram.com/who
. @LinkedIn isn’t only for finding jobs!
Follow WHO and you’ll get the latest updates from the public health world & how to stay safe in a workplace: https://linkedin.com/company/world-health-organization/
For news on #COVID19, check also the LinkedIn editorial page: https://bit.ly/3dMR6ja
Follow WHO and you’ll get the latest updates from the public health world & how to stay safe in a workplace: https://linkedin.com/company/world-health-organization/
For news on #COVID19, check also the LinkedIn editorial page: https://bit.ly/3dMR6ja
Tiktokers, follow WHO to keep up-to-date how to protect yourself & others from #COVID19
https://www.tiktok.com/@who
https://www.tiktok.com/@who
During #COVID19, what's more important to pin 
and save than accurate public health advice?
Pinners, don't miss the WHO board @Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.ch/worldhealthorganization/covid-19/
and save than accurate public health advice?Pinners, don't miss the WHO board @Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.ch/worldhealthorganization/covid-19/
Have you subscribed to the WHO @Viber community?
If yes, share our #COVID19 stickers: https://vb.me/who_stickers
If not, join us here and receive public health and #COVID19 updates in your inbox: https://bit.ly/WHOViberCommunity
#TakeCareBeforeYouShare
If yes, share our #COVID19 stickers: https://vb.me/who_stickers If not, join us here and receive public health and #COVID19 updates in your inbox: https://bit.ly/WHOViberCommunity#TakeCareBeforeYouShare
Get the latest accurate information about #COVID19 with WHO @Viber interactive chatbot in multiple languages http://bit.ly/2R3QgGf #TakeCareBeforeYouShare
Get the latest information about #COVID19 from trusted sources via WHO WhatsApp service http://bit.ly/who-covid19-whatsappStart by typing ‘hi’.
#TakeCareBeforeYouShare
