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# misinformation - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
New WhatsApp restrictions to curb the spread of misinformation about Covid-19
Volumes of misinformation about coronavirus has been circulated through messaging and social media apps.
# misinformation - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Debunked: No, the army isn't patrolling all the cities, towns and villages in Ireland because of Covid-19
There is a lot of misinformation about what is actually involved in Ireland’s Covid-19 measures.
# misinformation - Monday 30 March, 2020
Debunked: That WhatsApp message with health tips from a doctor in China is false and misleading
A message claiming to be from a friend’s uncle who works in a hospital in China has been circulating lately.
# misinformation - Saturday 21 March, 2020
World Health Organization launches a coronavirus WhatsApp service
This is to fight misinformation that has been spreading like wildfire on social media, mostly on WhatsApp.
# misinformation - Thursday 19 March, 2020
The Explainer: How did misinformation about the coronavirus spread on Whatsapp in Ireland?
One of the striking things about the coronavirus outbreak is the sheer scale of misinformation being spread about it. We take a look at why, and what it means.
Twitter to delete posts which promote fake Covid-19 treatments or deny expert advice
The site said tweets which place people at risk of contracting the illness would contravene its safety rules.
# misinformation - Sunday 15 March, 2020
Debunked: No, four young people are not in a serious condition in CUH after taking non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs
The clinical lead for the HSE told TheJournal.ie that such false stories harm our collective action to fight this virus.
# misinformation - Thursday 12 March, 2020
Poll: Are you worried about misinformation around the coronavirus?
Separating fact from fiction can be difficult with the level of speculation on social media.
# misinformation - Friday 28 February, 2020
Why those messages you're getting on WhatsApp about coronavirus cases in Ireland are (probably) not true
That WhatsApp message you got might sound believable – but check it out for yourself before sharing it.
# misinformation - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
YouTube says it will remove election-related videos that are 'manipulated' to mislead voters
The move comes amid growing concern about so-called “deepfake” videos altered by using artificial intelligence.
# misinformation - Friday 31 January, 2020
Twitter and Pinterest step up efforts to tackle voter misinformation in US elections
Twitter unveiled a new tool that will make it easier for American users to report tweets containing misleading information.
# misinformation - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
'Organic but organised': How misinformation is spreading in the UK election campaign
A photo of a young boy on a hospital floor and a punch-that-wasn’t have shaped the debate ahead of tomorrow’s election.
# misinformation - Thursday 28 November, 2019
TheJournal.ie's toolkit for spotting false news
Here are some simple practical tools anyone can use to identify misinformation.
# misinformation - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Wealthier countries have less faith in vaccines, survey finds
91% of Irish people agreed that vaccines are important for children to have.
# misinformation - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
13-month-old admitted to intensive care after parents influenced by anti-vaccine material online
The boy was admitted to University Hospital Galway.
# misinformation - Monday 20 May, 2019
Doctors want cannabis risks highlighted, but campaigners says debate is conflating medicinal and recreational use
Medical experts said the government was ‘sleepwalking’ its way into supporting cannabis use in Ireland.
# misinformation - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
Twitter and Facebook ban hundreds of accounts in crackdown on Iran, Russia misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg called the deception campaigns “sophisticated and well-funded efforts that aren’t going to stop”.
# misinformation - Monday 8 May, 2017
Facebook publishes ads in newspapers warning people about fake news
Misinformation spread via the social network is thought to have influenced the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit vote.
# misinformation - Friday 29 July, 2011
Tiger's back, with a new caddy! But where does all this leave Foley?
Tiger Woods announced last night that he’ll be making his return to competitive golf. It’s a move that may mark yet more changes to his entourage.
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Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?
MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE to give up something like chocolate or drinking alcohol for Lent.
Others take up something – such as learning a new language or cooking more – in the weeks leading up to Easter.
Whether you’re religious or not, it can be an opportunity to make positive changes in your life.
We want to know: Did you give up anything for Lent?
Poll Results:
No, I didn't do anything differently (318)
Yes, and I stuck to it (91)
Yes, but I didn't stick to it (51)
No, but I took up something (21)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Politics of a pandemic: How Covid-19 changes could open doors to a better Ireland
By Dr Stephen Onakuse
Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
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