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Fighting Against Coronavirus With Fight Against Fake News & Propaganda

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By Okechukwu Okugo

Heartmenders Magazine Media Inc. will fight against Coronavirus with the fight against fake news & propaganda.

The damage caused by fake news and propaganda is far bigger than can be imagined. 

Fake news and propaganda cause panic and widespread fear. This, in turn, predisposes many to danger and possible wrongful actions that may lead to more ignorance and deaths. 

Fake news is dangerous and manipulative. They are designed for particularly dangerous action.

But fake news and propaganda can be curbed. 

You can be equipped to identify fake news and propaganda. And together, with more caution, we can stop the spread of it.

Tips to identify fake news: 

When you come across any piece of news,

As you hear or read,

You think,

As you think, then analyze,

As you analyze, look at the reality on the ground - what you see and what you already know.

Try to reconcile what you heard or read with what you see,

If it doesn't add up, then it must be fake news. 

Tips to identify propaganda:

When you hear or read a piece of news,

Think, 

How many different versions of the same piece of news have you heard?

When you see that there are different or varying versions of the same piece of news,

When you see that the same piece of news blames different groups of people or individuals,

When you see that the news is inciting or stoking hatred for a people or thing,

When you see the news is designed to stoke retaliation, cause alarm, panic, or make a people to live in dread,

Then it is propaganda.  

Tips to stop the spread of fake news and propaganda:

So, whenever a piece of news is sent to you, and it appears revealing,

Curb your excitement,

And have a second thought.

Never ever push the send button immediately. 

Try to verify the news from other sources; you can go online and do a quick search.

If you see a different version of the same piece of news, suspect fake or propaganda;

And do not share it until you have seen and reconcile the various versions of the story or news with reality - what you see and what you already know is true.  


Please, do not be part of sharing fake news or propaganda at any time at all. Especially at this crucial infectious time of Coronavirus.

 Fake news inhibits rightful education and knowledge.

 When we stop fake news and propaganda, then real news will have the chance to thrive. 

 This will help spread the rightful education and enlightenment. People get the right information, take the right action, and many lives are saved.



Handwashing is an unbeatable hygienic practice that helps curb the spread of diseases. Wash generously with soap and water and maintain excellent cleanliness, at all times.

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