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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. https://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. https://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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tips to identify #COVID19 misinformation or disinformation:
Check your biases 
We all have biases. These factor into our views what’s happening. Evaluate your own biases & why you may have been drawn to a particular headline or story.
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