The global spread of the Covid-19 disease has led to unprecedented measures around the world. But spreading almost as fast has been misinformation. [LAST UPDATED: 25 May 2020]
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Africa Check and the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab went on the trail of fraudsters who leave only disappointment in their wake.
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