The Challenge Of Social Media Misinformation In Combating The Spread Of Covid-19 Pandemic:- Okoro, Caroline A.

Abstract

 Misinformation emanating from the social media has been devastating. Social media output for public consumption with regards to COVID-19 Pandemic have attracted attention. The public have been at the receiving end in this regard as these variedforms ofinformation have been driving people's actions and reactions. This paper examined various activities and inputs from thegovernment, cooperate bodies like the technology companies, the religious bodiesand the public. It was observed that numerous wrong information or misinformation with regards to COVID-19 had adversely affected efforts aimed at combating the spread. The paper recommended thatefficient and effective approach by the stakeholders should begeared up to mitigate the effect ofmisinformation on COVID-19 Pandemic.