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Coronavirus Disinformation May Have Contributed To Market Drop
Financial markets are particularly susceptible to disinformation driven manipulation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/waynerash/2020/02/24/coronavirus-disinformation-may-have-contributed-to-market-drop/amp/
Inside the infodemic: Coronavirus in the age of wellness
As the disease spreads, so do quack “cures” such as garlic, bleach and silver solution, peddled on social media.
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/health/2020/02/inside-infodemic-coronavirus-age-wellness
‘Fake news’ could worsen infectious disease ‘epidemic’ - PharmaTimes
The information is as relevant than ever, with Coronavirus still spreading globally. - News - PharmaTimes
http://www.pharmatimes.com/news/fake_news_could_worsen_infectious_disease_epidemic_1326194
Fake news, censorship, coronavirus and racism: the testy relationship between China and Australia fires up Q+A - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The deputy head of mission at Australia's Chinese embassy takes centre stage as the relationship between China and Australia is examined on the latest episode of Q+A.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-25/wang-xining-china-accusations-denials-and-racism-on-q a/11996474
Coronavirus spreads anti-Chinese racism, xenophobia concerns
Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread globally. But so has xenophobia and anti-Chinese sentiments, adding hatred to the hysteria.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/31/coronavirus-chinese-xenophobia-racism-misinformation/2860391001/
Fear of coronavirus fuels racist sentiment targeting Asians - Los Angeles Times
Viruses often spark panic. But the coronavirus has spread something else besides misinformation and false rumors: xenophobia and anti-China sentiment.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-03/fear-panic-around-the-coronavirus-fuels-racist-sentiment
‘No Chinese allowed’: Racism and fear are now spreading along with the coronavirus - MarketWatch
‘This week, my ethnicity has made me feel like I was part of a threatening and diseased mass.’
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/no-chinese-allowed-racism-and-fear-are-now-spreading-along-with-the-coronavirus-2020-01-29
WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic' - BBC News
A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51497800
False rumours on coronavirus could cost lives, say researchers | World news | The Guardian
Study finds people who believe online scare stories are more likely to ignore health advice
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/14/coronavirus-false-rumours-cost-lives-researchers
Fake News About Coronavirus Is Spreading: 'We Need A Vaccine Against Misinformation' : Goats and Soda : NPR
Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/21/805287609/theres-a-flood-of-fake-news-about-coronavirus-and-a-plan-to-stop-it
Coronavirus: Russia denies spreading US conspiracy on social media - BBC News
US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51599009
Coronavirus: US says Russia behind disinformation campaign | World news | The Guardian
Thousands of fake social media accounts promote conspiracies and seize on international health concerns, say US officials
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/22/coronavirus-russia-disinformation-campaign-us-officials

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Coronavirus Disinformation May Have Contributed To Market Drop
Financial markets are particularly susceptible to disinformation driven manipulation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/waynerash/2020/02/24/coronavirus-disinformation-may-have-contributed-to-market-drop/amp/
Inside the infodemic: Coronavirus in the age of wellness
As the disease spreads, so do quack “cures” such as garlic, bleach and silver solution, peddled on social media.
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/health/2020/02/inside-infodemic-coronavirus-age-wellness
‘Fake news’ could worsen infectious disease ‘epidemic’ - PharmaTimes
The information is as relevant than ever, with Coronavirus still spreading globally. - News - PharmaTimes
http://www.pharmatimes.com/news/fake_news_could_worsen_infectious_disease_epidemic_1326194
Fake news, censorship, coronavirus and racism: the testy relationship between China and Australia fires up Q+A - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The deputy head of mission at Australia's Chinese embassy takes centre stage as the relationship between China and Australia is examined on the latest episode of Q+A.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-25/wang-xining-china-accusations-denials-and-racism-on-q a/11996474
Coronavirus spreads anti-Chinese racism, xenophobia concerns
Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread globally. But so has xenophobia and anti-Chinese sentiments, adding hatred to the hysteria.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/31/coronavirus-chinese-xenophobia-racism-misinformation/2860391001/
Fear of coronavirus fuels racist sentiment targeting Asians - Los Angeles Times
Viruses often spark panic. But the coronavirus has spread something else besides misinformation and false rumors: xenophobia and anti-China sentiment.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-03/fear-panic-around-the-coronavirus-fuels-racist-sentiment
‘No Chinese allowed’: Racism and fear are now spreading along with the coronavirus - MarketWatch
‘This week, my ethnicity has made me feel like I was part of a threatening and diseased mass.’
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/no-chinese-allowed-racism-and-fear-are-now-spreading-along-with-the-coronavirus-2020-01-29
WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic' - BBC News
A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51497800
False rumours on coronavirus could cost lives, say researchers | World news | The Guardian
Study finds people who believe online scare stories are more likely to ignore health advice
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/14/coronavirus-false-rumours-cost-lives-researchers
Fake News About Coronavirus Is Spreading: 'We Need A Vaccine Against Misinformation' : Goats and Soda : NPR
Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/21/805287609/theres-a-flood-of-fake-news-about-coronavirus-and-a-plan-to-stop-it
Coronavirus: Russia denies spreading US conspiracy on social media - BBC News
US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51599009
Coronavirus: US says Russia behind disinformation campaign | World news | The Guardian
Thousands of fake social media accounts promote conspiracies and seize on international health concerns, say US officials
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/22/coronavirus-russia-disinformation-campaign-us-officials