Senegal: Myth-busting Vital to Tackle Pandemic as Misinformation Grows | by IOM - UN Migration | Jul, 2020 | Medium
▻https://medium.com/@UNmigration/senegal-myth-busting-vital-to-tackle-pandemic-as-misinformation-grows-67e250
Since the beginning of the pandemic, access to reliable information on COVID-19 has proven to be a challenge as harmful and unfounded rumors about the virus started to spread fast through social media. This global issue has precipitated a rise in xenophobic attacks and hate speech against certain groups of people, particularly migrants. In Senegal, returned migrants have taken it upon themselves to fight unproven remedies and harmful misinformation by taking photos of themselves communicating positive or preventative actions.This spontaneous campaign refutes unfounded rumors such as “heat will kill the virus”, “black people are immune to the virus” or “garlic can be a cure” which are spread mainly by word-of-mouth. These Volunteers also share necessary measures people can take like wearing masks to protect themselves and their communities.
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