Today the United Nations is launching "Verified", an initiative to combat the growing scourge of COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information.
"We cannot cede our virtual spaces to those who traffic in lies, fear and hate," said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who announced the initiative. "Misinformation spreads online, in messaging apps and person to person. Its creators use savvy production and distribution methods. To counter it, scientists and institutions like the United Nations need to reach people with accurate information they can trust."
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