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      An infodemic refers to a rapid and widespread dissemination of both accurate and inaccurate information during a crisis, particularly in relation to public health emergencies. The term combines "information" and "epidemic" to describe the overwhelming surge of data—true, false, or misleading—spreading through traditional media and digital platforms. The term gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, as misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories about the virus, vaccines, treatments, and government responses flooded social media channels, news outlets, and messaging apps.

      An infodemic can be as harmful as a physical epidemic. It can create confusion, fuel mistrust in institutions, spread panic, and encourage dangerous behaviors. For example, false claims about the origins of the virus, unproven remedies, and manipulated videos have circulated widely, influencing public perception and health decisions. It not only hampers efforts to contain a disease but also damages trust in scientific information and government interventions.

      False: Animal Vaccines Prove COVID-19 Is Not A New Viral Disease
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      False: Animal Vaccines Prove COVID-19 Is Not A New Viral Disease  

      - By AFP   |   25 March 2020 4:30 PM IST

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      Did China Ban Korans During The Coronavirus Outbreak? A FactCheck.  

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      Old Video Edited To Show Jack Ma Praising China's Response To COVID-19  

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      False: Rail Tanker Stamped With COVID-19
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      False: Rail Tanker Stamped With 'COVID-19'  

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      How Public Distrust Is Hampering Africa's Fight Against Coronavirus  

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      Image From Current Year Purported To Be From 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak
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      Image From Current Year Purported To Be From 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak  

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      Did A Melbourne Factory Hoard Essential Supplies To Export To China?  

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      Is The Hantavirus A 'New' Disease Emerging From China? A FactCheck.  

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      No, China Did Not Send Doctors To Malaysia To Combat COVID-19
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      No, China Did Not Send Doctors To Malaysia To Combat COVID-19  

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      False: Thai Police Can Fine People Who Fail To Wear Masks In Public
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      False: Thai Police Can Fine People Who Fail To Wear Masks In Public  

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