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Influencers with tens of thousands of followers are sharing false ‘facts’ about the coronavirus.

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My colleagues recently looked at the evidence* behind a video on social media that was posted by someone with tens of thousands of followers.

It said that wearing a mask causes pneumonia, and that children can’t spread the virus.

Both statements are false. If believed, they could lead people to ignore safe advice, putting themselves and their loved ones at risk.

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* Viral influencer video full of false Covid-19 claims ([link removed])


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