Omicron: How to Process and Handle New Variant Information and Utilize Verifiable Sources
News and social media outlets have seen a new wave of misleading and false information about the Omicron variant since the first appearance of the coronavirus. Although misinformation about COVID-19 has been constant, the emergence of Omicron has fueled new false claims and given life to old ones.
As scientists and public health officials still have much to learn about the new variant, impatience prompts many people to seek any information they can find. Given the uncertainty around this ever-changing virus, it can be challenging to know where to turn for reliable news and guidance.
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