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Scientists are moving quickly to uncover new information about the novel coronavirus. However, their work also includes fighting back against the spread of misinformation.

A survey from the Pew Research Center earlier this year revealed that 

 had seen at least some fake news about the COVID-19 outbreak. The spread of misinformation has reached the point of international involvement, and the United Nations has launched the 

, asking people to stop and analyze information before sharing it. 

Meanwhile, fake information isn’t the only thing spreading. 

Twenty-two states and two U.S. territories

 have reported at least one record-high day of confirmed cases since July 1.

On Monday, MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with an epidemiologist and emergency room doctor about the latest news on infection spread and treatment of the virus. They also talked about their work in addressing misinformation about COVID-19 and answered listener questions about what’s fact and what’s fiction.

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In a world of changing information and fake news, how do you know what’s true about the COVID-19 pandemic? We get the latest on the science of the virus and talk about known facts and fiction.

Fact-checking COVID-19 misinformation

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