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Providing you with the facts on poisonous COVID-19 treatments
Sterling Henderson, 27, cleans gym equipment at Bodyplex Fitness Adventure on Friday, April 24, 2020, in Grayson, Georgia. (AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala)
This week it seems like everyone I know is focused on the topic of disinfectants, thanks to eyebrow-raising statements from a recent White House press briefing. Poynter’s PolitiFact team provides you with the facts from health experts on the effects of ingesting disinfectants and exposing oneself to ultraviolet light
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Even before all of this, the number of calls to poison centers were way up. Poynter senior faculty member Al Tompkins informs you of the rampant misuse of cleaning agents and our incessant rush to disinfect
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Empowering tomorrow’s generation
VidSpark
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is Poynter’s new, year-long program where we work with three local newsrooms to develop social media-friendly videos aimed at reaching teens and Gen Z. Our recently launched "What’s Brewing?” is an investigative news series out of WTSP in Tampa, Florida. Powered by strong home-brewed coffee, reporter Jenna Bourne is digging up the information you need to protect yourself and stay informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. I promise, older adults will still love the first episodes on YouTube
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Making it easier for you to stay informed
At Poynter, we’re always striving for new ways to engage with citizens and journalists. We’re excited to announce that our online content is now available on Apple News.
Open up Apple News, click the 'Following' tab on the bottom right, search "Poynter," follow (of course) and check it out. Poynter stories will start appearing in your Apple news feed, making it easier to read the latest reporting from our team.
Please help us support reporters covering the pandemic
Here’s another important day to mark on your calendar. Next week on Tuesday, May 5, Poynter will join thousands of other nonprofits around the globe by participating in Giving Tuesday Now
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, a new international day of giving in response to COVID-19.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to help fight against misinformation around the world, I invite you to support our mission on this special day. In fact, your gift that day can instantly be doubled! The first 100 donations of $100 made on Tuesday will be matched 100% by a generous Poynter Foundation Board member.
Be well,
Josh Herrington
Development Director
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