Coronavirus: Escalation Of False Information

United Kingdom‘s Aid Support An Agency “H2H” To Fight Fake News About coronavirus.

False information can be fabricated and quickly escalate through the web, human discussions, social media platform; WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere which can result in having lousy viral outbreak effects in our society.

There are lots of misleading information spreading all over different medium about coronavirus: from symptoms of coronavirus to health tips and its prevention, to postulations of government plans. Information about the coronavirus, which is harmful, made the global fight to find a cure, and stop the virus, challenging.

The false news and untrue theories, which include faking ‘cures,’ rubbing mustard and applying garlic on your skin, drinking bleach, suggested to have started its spread from South East Asia and Africa.

The false informations about coronavirus strikes a critical risk to health and can faster the spread of the virus, with the support of the International Development Department, a ban and preventive measure will be carried out to stop people from heeding to the news and take simple practical, preventive steps like washing their hands.

“Misinformation harms us all. By tackling it at source we will help stop the spread of fake news – and coronavirus – worldwide, including within the UK,” Anne-Marie Trevelyan, International Development Secretary said.

The humanitarian-to-humanitarian (H2H) network, which gave a lot of support and extensively helps the fight against false information during the 2015 Ebola epidemics, will also work alongside BBC Media, with the support of United Kingdom aid.

This network will help to provide verified news and information to fight untrue theories around the globe with various partners.

The initiative will examine the internet, social media and online content to pinpoint where the false information is imminent from and how it is escalating fast.

However, some of the more dangerous untrue information targeted includes:
• ‘Miracle cures’ for the virus, such as drinking bleach rubbing mustard and garlic on the skin as well as eating garlic.
• Undermining health officials.
• Promoting violence.

Public Health England is on standby and keeps updating its advice on the coronavirus, alongside how everyone can fight the spread of disease.