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"While the #2019nCoV virus spreads, misinformation makes the job of our heroic #healthworkers even harder. It is diverting the attention of decision makers. And it causes confusion and spreads fear to the general public"-@DrTedros

"At WHO, we’re not just battling the #2019nCoV virus; we’re also battling the trolls and conspiracy theorists that push misinformation and undermine the outbreak response. However, WHO and partners are fighting back with a four-pronged approach"-@DrTedros

"We’re leveraging our existing network called EPI-WIN – which stands for WHO Information Network for Epidemics. The WHO’s risk communications and ‘infodemic’ management team actively track misinformation, in multiple languages"-@DrTedros

"WHO’s ‘infodemics’ team is working hand in glove with our communications department to deliver information to a broader public audience"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"This includes addressing rumors by publishing “myth busters” and Live Q&A interviews with experts on our website and social channels and through the media"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"We are also engaging with search, social and digital companies such as @Facebook, @Google, @TencentGlobal, Baidu, @Twitter, @tiktok_uk, Weibo, @Pinterest & others"-@DrTedros

"We are asking them to filter out false information and promote accurate information from credible sources like WHO, CDC and others. And we thank them for their efforts so far"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV

"We are connecting with influencers, through @instagram & @YouTube, among others, to help spread factual messages to their followers, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region"-@DrTedros #2019nCoV