Coronavirus misinformation: Who can you trust? | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley

Many are comparing the new coronavirus to the SARS outbreak in 2003. But there are some major differences between then and now, including the power and influence of social media. The Weekly investigates misinformation and disinformation, and the fight to protect the public.

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