The Infodemic: COVID-19 by the Numbers

Fake news about the coronavirus can do real harm. Polygraph.info is spotlighting fact-checks from other reliable sources here​.Daily Debunk”COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, By the Numbers,” FactCheck.org, June 30​  Social Media DisinfoScreenshotClaim: The acronym COVID-19 is made up of a series of ancient symbols that when compiled together mean “see a sheep surrender.”Verdict: FalseRead the full story at: Reuters Factual Reads on CoronavirusCoronavirus’ spread in GOP territory, explained in 6 charts
An Associated Press analysis of coronavirus case data shows the virus has moved — and is spreading quickly — into Republican areas, a new path with broad potential political ramifications.
— Associated Press, July 1

         

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