Spread the Facts
Spread the Facts
Now more than ever, we need an internet we can trust. An authentic source people can use to protect themselves and those around them. We analyzed online activity to track down the origins and propagation of COVID-19 myths, while Preacher helped bring attention to our custom reports. Take a look, and help us #SpreadTheFacts.
Vitamin C As a Cure for COVID-19
Theories about using Vitamin C to treat the Coronavirus started on 4chan, but made their way into the mainstream news when anti-vaxxers started amplifying the messages.
Panic-Buying at Grocery Stores
Fringe trolls started the stories about empty shelves that caused shoppers to run to stores to stock up. Businesses were caught unprepared, which lead to product shortages and consumer anxiety.
The Coronavirus is Caused by 5G
The claim that 5G mobile networks caused Coronavirus raced across the internet. Why? In moment of uncertainty, the mainstream is unusually accepting of conspiratorial thinking, rumors, alarm, or panic.
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