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How do you correct people who are misinformed about COVID-19?

When questionable information about COVID-19 flows from family, friends, or co-workers, is it time for flight or fight for you?

Host Ian Hanomansing will take your calls: 1-888-416-8333

Misinformation about COVID-19 has been spreading online for months. How do you approach those who doubt the illness's seriousness? (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Pseudoscience. Conspiracy theories. Misinformation. Let alone the "avalanche of information" coming from government and health experts in the lead up to Thanksgiving.

There's a lot of confusion out there. Some have called it a "hoax", and others have downplayed the serious effects COVID-19 can have. 

When questionable information about the novel coronavirus flows from family, friends, or co-workers, is it time for flight — or fight — for you?

Our question: How do you correct people who are misinformed about COVID-19? 

 

 

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