Debunking fake coronavirus news

As Canada’s confirmed and suspected cases of novel coronavirus increase, so is the amount of misinformation surrounding the virus. As Mark McAllister reports, alarming fake posts about new cases are circulating on social media.

Jan 28, 2020, 6:45 PM

LOCAL

NATIONAL

Ontario's COVID-19 climb continues with 478 new cases, 3 more deaths Sep 22, 2020, 10:36 AM Pumpkin spice Kraft Dinner being released in limited quantities Sep 22, 2020, 10:05 AM Man dies after being hit by a car at Haldimand County race track Sep 22, 2020, 8:18 AM

Girl, 14, dies after horseback riding accident in Flamborough Sep 22, 2020, 6:45 AM Ontario to announce fall COVID-19 plan today Sep 22, 2020, 5:45 AM Crews battle overnight industrial fire in Whitchurch-Stouffville Sep 22, 2020, 5:44 AM

Conservatives meet amid uncertainty about plans for return of Parliament Sep 22, 2020, 10:59 AM Ottawa affirms Mi'kmaq treaty rights in Nova Scotia lobster dispute Sep 22, 2020, 10:15 AM Hurricane Teddy brings rain to the Maritimes as it advances northward Sep 22, 2020, 9:46 AM

The latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Sep 22, 2020, 9:25 AM Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement Sep 22, 2020, 9:12 AM Majority of Canadians support wearing masks during COVID-19, oppose protests: poll Sep 22, 2020, 6:27 AM

LIFE

SPORTSNET

ENTERTAINMENT

Toronto top doctor says multiple weddings led to 22 COVID-19 infections Sep 16, 2020, 2:40 PM Child care key to women's recovery from economic impacts of COVID-19, report says Sep 09, 2020, 8:14 AM 680 NEWS Gets Answers: Interview with Education Minister Stephen Lecce Sep 03, 2020, 9:43 AM Bizarre dreams and bad sleep: Sleep experts say the pandemic could be a factor Aug 26, 2020, 3:42 PM COVID-19 affecting food prices, grocery shopping behaviour Aug 26, 2020, 2:07 PM

Tim Hortons sales fall by one-third as industry feels the pain of pandemic Aug 06, 2020, 9:15 AM No summer slowdown in Toronto real estate as July shatters sales record Aug 06, 2020, 6:21 AM Vacant Airbnb destinations in downtown Toronto are up for sale, report says Jul 23, 2020, 11:53 AM Community centres, indoor pools reopen for limited use; City launches 2 new programs Jul 20, 2020, 6:23 AM 'Hamilton' a record-breaking hit before box office even opened: Mirvish Oct 28, 2019, 12:27 PM

Auger-Aliassime beats Sonego in first round of Hamburg Open7 minutes agoHow unlikely series of events led Stars' Kiviranta from obscurity to history12 minutes agoBubble experience has been challenging and rewarding for Stevens and Celtics28 minutes agoSept. 22: “I’m Gonna Get My Colouring Book Out So I Can Start Writing”34 minutes agoDo financially secure teams have free agency advantage this offseason?36 minutes ago

Sweet 16: Post Malone leads Billboard Awards nominations Sep 22, 2020, 10:07 AM Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skit Sep 22, 2020, 9:37 AM Hollywood unions, studios agree on rules to start production Sep 22, 2020, 9:36 AM Huffington teams with book publisher on wellness guides Sep 22, 2020, 8:41 AM Kevin Hart inks new multi-platform deal with SiriusXM Sep 22, 2020, 8:20 AM

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