In the ongoing battle against COVID-19 — a novel coronavirus disease — awareness is undoubtedly our greatest weapon. Thanks to social media, we can reach millions of people in a matter of seconds, for better or for worse.
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Most of us are more than aware of the positive impact of social media. That's why we're taking the time to talk about the biggest pitfall of such services: untamed spreading of unfounded rumors.
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COVID-19 is one of the greatest threats the world has ever faced, so it is not unnatural for us to panic or pay attention to every disturbing piece of news that comes our way. But unless we get the news from a reliable source or the authorities involved, we must learn to take it with a grain of salt.
