Claim: AFP has debunked multiple claims shared millions of times on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease in December 2019. But with over 65 billion messages sent worldwide every day, WhatsApp, one of the biggest platforms for sharing misinformation in Africa, remains a challenge. AFP fact checkers explain how you can spot false COVID-19 claims on WhatsApp.
Fact-check: How to spot COVID-19 misinformation on WhatsApp
Verdict: how to spot covid-19 misinformation on whatsapp
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Mayowa Tijani
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09