Claim: The spread of the novel coronavirus has triggered a torrent of misinformation on social media globally. Myths circulated online include crackpot cures for COVID-19 and conspiracy theories about its alleged origins. In the Islamic world, fact checkers have also observed a trend for social media posts containing false religious-themed claims about the virus. As of April 2020, AFP has debunked scores of misleading posts on this topic.
Fact-check: Coronavirus pandemic triggers wave of Islamic-themed myths on social media
Verdict: coronavirus pandemic triggers wave of islamic-themed myths on social media
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09