Information, misinformation and disinformation

Information is what we call things that are accurate to the best of our current knowledge. For instance, COVID-19 stands for coronavirus disease 2019 and is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. One of the difficulties with any new pathogen, like this coronavirus, is that...

Let’s flatten the infodemic curve

We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Here are some tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation.nDue to COVID-19, most of us have a new word in our vocabulary:...

COVID-19 & Hand Sanitizers – FACTS Series (6)

FACT: The amount of alcohol-based sanitizer you use mattersApply a palmful of alcohol-based sanitizer to cover all surfaces of your hands. Rub your hands together using the right technique until they are dry.nThe entire procedure should last 20-30 seconds.nsource:...

COVID-19 & Hand Sanitizers – FACTS Series (5)

FACT: An alcohol-based handrub is listed as a WHO essential medicineClean hands protect patients, health workers, other caregivers and everyone from infection. Cleaning your hands is one of the key measures to prevent disease. nsource: #WHOn#covid19 #FAQ #mythbuster...

COVID-19 & Hand Sanitizers – FACTS Series (4)

FACT: Touching a communal bottle of alcohol-based sanitizer will not infect youOnce you’ve sanitized your hands, you have disinfected them from any germs that may have been on the bottle. If everyone uses sanitizer in a public place such as a supermarket...