Question: How can I detect real and fake news regarding COVID 19?

Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Adolescents, youth and COVID-19
section_headers: COVID-19 is everywhere in the news, and I am finding it difficult to know what is true and what is false. What should I do?
section_content: A near-constant stream of news, sometimes contradictory, can cause anyone to
feel lost and distressed. Make sure to use reliable sources such as the
UNICEF and the World Health
Organization’s sites to get
information, or to check any information you might be getting through less
reliable channels.
If you have a phone, you can use the WHO Health Alert on WhatsApp to get the latest information about the
pandemic. This is a new service, which is free to use, designed to give
prompt, reliable and official information 24 hours a day, worldwide. Start by
clicking WHO Health
Alert,
then simply text the word ‘Hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started. Keep in
mind that overloading yourself with information about the COVID-19 pandemic
can also be stressful, so seek information updates and practical guidance at
specific times during the day and avoid listening to or following rumours that
make you feel uncomfortable.  
Read more:
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-
considerations.pdf

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives good advice about which information sources are reliable sources of news about coronavirus.
This answer the question by providing information of where people can obtain reliable sources and news regarding Covid-19, however it does not provide further information on how to verify if some Covid-19 news are real or fake.

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Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19)
section_headers: How does COVID-19 spread?
section_content: People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease spreads
primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth,
which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
These droplets are relatively heavy, do not travel far and quickly sink to the
ground. People can catch COVID-19 if they breathe in these droplets from a
person infected with the virus. This is why it is important to stay at least 1
meter) away from others. These droplets can land on objects and surfaces
around the person such as tables, doorknobs and handrails. People can become
infected ~~~~ by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes,
nose or mouth. This is why it is important to wash your hands regularly with
soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand rub.  
WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways that COVID-19 is spread and will
continue to share updated findings.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Provides information about coronavirus spread, not how to assess news stories to determine if they're accurate.
This information is irrelevant to the question. It provides explanation on how Covid-19 spreads from person to person and not about how to detect real and fake news regarding Covid-19 as asked in the question.

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Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19)
section_headers: What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
section_content: Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on
the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
Most countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and many are
experiencing outbreaks. Authorities in China and some other countries have
succeeded in slowing their outbreaks. However, the situation is unpredictable
so check regularly for the latest news.
You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking
some simple precautions:

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease. 
Avoid going to crowded places. Why? Where people come together in crowds, you are more likely to come into close contact with someone that has COVID-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance of 1 metre. 
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and infect you. 
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. 
Stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover. Have someone bring you supplies. If you need to leave your house, wear a mask to avoid infecting others. Why? Avoiding contact with others will protect them from possible COVID-19 and other viruses. 
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call by telephone in advance if possible and follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections. 
Keep up to date on the latest information from trusted sources, such as WHO or your local and national health authorities. Why? Local and national authorities are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Most of the answer is about reducing transmission, but the first and last paragraphs do explicitly mention the WHO or government health authorities as reliable news sources.
This information is irrelevant to the question. This information is about ways people can reduce their chances of getting infected or spreading Covid-19 virus and the question is asking about how people can detect real and fake news regarding Covid-19.

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