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

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City of Brampton to implement vaccine mandate Oct. 4 Sep 23, 2021, 9:51 PM Health officials say COVID 19 case linked to Kingston polling station Sep 23, 2021, 9:11 PM 'Sad reality': AHS lead says COVID deaths keeping hospitals from being overrun Sep 23, 2021, 7:21 PM

Toronto police inspector charged with impaired driving Sep 23, 2021, 6:11 PM Union calls for Ontario to institute distancing, capacity limits at universities Sep 23, 2021, 5:05 PM Queen's Park to require proof of vaccination for entry as of Oct. 4 Sep 23, 2021, 4:55 PM

Derek Chauvin to appeal conviction, sentence in George Floyd's death Sep 23, 2021, 11:36 PM NHL expects full capacity in all cities except Vancouver and Montreal Sep 23, 2021, 4:23 PM Gabby Petito case prompts question as to why missing Indigenous women don't get same attention Sep 23, 2021, 2:34 PM

Jays make more tickets available for final homestand, hoping for capacity increase Sep 23, 2021, 11:25 AM Twitter takes down Maxime Bernier tweet that called reporters 'idiots' Sep 23, 2021, 10:05 AM RCMP charge SNC-Lavalin, former execs with fraud over alleged bribery Sep 23, 2021, 7:36 AM

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Police identify deceased cyclist as 81-year-old man from Mississauga Sep 23, 2021, 12:09 PM Man accused of 1st-degree murder in death of Toronto constable released on bail, Ford and Tory seek answers Sep 22, 2021, 12:40 PM Ontario reports fewest new COVID-19 cases in over a month Sep 22, 2021, 10:17 AM Ryerson students can learn about Drake, The Weeknd in new course this year Sep 18, 2021, 6:08 AM City of Toronto spent almost $2M clearing homeless encampments Sep 17, 2021, 4:05 PM

Child under 10 dies after contracting COVID-19: Waterloo Region MOH Sep 17, 2021, 12:11 PM Western University students plan walkout amid allegations that young women were sexually assaulted Sep 14, 2021, 3:03 PM Suspects sought in alleged hate-motivated attack against family in Mississauga: police Sep 13, 2021, 12:00 PM 20 years later: 680 NEWS recalls emotionally charged coverage of 9/11 attacks Sep 10, 2021, 3:02 PM Police searching for man that allegedly offered boy a ride in Toronto Sep 09, 2021, 1:39 PM

Savard on his role with Canadiens 'I'm not going to replace Weber'5 minutes agoCanadiens' Anderson confident others will step up as leaders without Weber7 minutes agoOilers expect to lean on Keith's experience and calmness come playoff time36 minutes agoWhy Draisaitl believes Oilers are deeper and more unpredictable than ever40 minutes agoKevin Hayes pays tribute to his brother Jimmy, after his passing this summer40 minutes ago

'Ted Lasso,' 'Crown,' 'Hacks' among Emmy Award winners Sep 19, 2021, 9:46 PM 'Belfast' wins People's Choice prize at Toronto International Film Festival Sep 18, 2021, 7:56 PM TIFF 2021 | Farha: The horrors of war Sep 16, 2021, 4:37 PM TIFF sends emails confirming COVID-19 case at festival press and industry screenings Sep 16, 2021, 3:07 PM TIFF 2021 | Lakewood: A mother's determination Sep 14, 2021, 6:03 PM

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