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Coronavirus Pandemic and the Emergence of Fake News
Just like the exponential spread of the Covid-19, the emergency of fake news has been
following the same path. Right from the beginning of the now world pandemic in the Wuhan
animal market, authorities and persons have been actively propagating fake news for political and
economic motives. The first propagator was the Chinse authorities who not only arrested the
whistleblower of the virus but also kicking reputable media outlets like Washington post out of
Wuhan in an effort to guard the reality behind the viral infection. The motive behind the authorities
was for political reasons. It was intended to safeguard the ruling socialist party rather than to
prevent the spread of the virus. The later reality proved that the doctor was right, and the authorities
were wrong. Experts point out that the fake news and the secret of the initial outbreak have
contributed to the global pandemic we face today. As the viral infection affects every individual,
the fake news is easily marketed, and opportunists are eying the associated financial
gains(Mongáin 2). The danger of the fake news can be equated to that of the virus itself (Naughton
1). The majority intentionally engage in propagating the fake news in an effort to gain money.
Many fake theories have been created regarding the source of the virus, transmission
mechanism, and even false cures. It is challenging to control fake news in the Western world
regarding freedom of speech and social media, which instantaneously reaches millions upon
dissemination without any authentication. Various lies concerning the virus have been circulated.

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For instance, a giant hoax, a chemical weapon, and garlic as a cure are a few of the fakes news that
has been trending. The fake news has made many individuals grapple with anxiety and shortness
of truth in an endeavor to counter the invincible virus.
The most notable fake news regarding the coronavirus in the United States is that the virus
has no severe impact on young individuals. Despite the fact, the old and those with the underlying
health conditions are the most affected, data indicates that nobody is invincible. The virus has
killed patients under the age of thirty. The message has been propagated even by the mainstream
media by emphasizing extra care to the old and those with the underlying health conditions like
cancer, diabetes as well as the old. As a result, the young are disobeying the social distancing
advice, which is essential to curb the spread of the virus to protect the hospital facilities from being
overwhelmed, a scenario being encountered in Italy. The impact of the misinformation has been
more evident in the U.S.A. states along the coastline. Recent reports reveal many young people in
the beaches of Florida that initiated the closure of majority of them in an endeavor to enhance
social distancing. The action even triggered the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) to warn and
remind them that they are not untouchable by the dangerous disease.
Following the Potter Box, the first step is to analyze the facts regarding the controversial
message (Dougherty 1). To start with, Covid-19 infects any human being regardless of age or
gender. Therefore, nobody is invincible. Even though the old and those with other health
conditions may have severe symptoms and complications, it does not imply that the young are
100% safe. Many may have other health conditions that they are not aware of, and they will face
severe consequences as well. The misconception has contributed to the alarming spread of the
pandemic. Further, it has made social distancing, which is the primary mitigating measure to be
complicated.

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SURNAME 1 Name: Professor: Course: Date: Coronavirus Pandemic and the Emergence of Fake News Just like the exponential spread of the Covid-19, the emergency of fake news has been following the same path. Right from the beginning of the now world pandemic in the Wuhan animal market, authorities and persons have been actively propagating fake news for political and economic motives. The first propagator was the Chinse authorities who not only arrested the whistleblower of the virus but also kicking reputable media outlets like Washington post out of Wuhan in an effort to guard the reality behind the viral infection. The motive behind the authorities was for political reasons. It was intended to safeguard the ruling socialist party rather than to prevent the spread of the virus. The later reality proved that the doctor was right, and the authorities were wrong. Experts point out that the fake news and the secret of the initial outbreak have contributed to the global pandemic we face today. As the viral infection affects every individual, the fake news is easily marketed, and opportunists are eying the associated financial gains(Mongáin 2). The danger of the fake news can be equated to that of the virus itself (Naughton 1). The majority intentionally engage in propagating the fake news in an effort to gain money. Many fake theories have been created regarding the source of the virus, transmission mechanism, and even false cures. It is challenging to control fake news in the Wes ...
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