#Misinformation
FactCheck: No, a 6-year-old boy has not been kidnapped in Navan
Posts containing this false claim have been shared on Facebook recently.
Facebook bans all accounts linked to conspiracy group QAnon
Campaigners described the move as a “much-needed, if belated, step” from Facebook.
FactCheck: Many of the claims made about Covid-19 in a leaflet sent to Dublin households are false or misleading
The leaflet was distributed in the name of Anti-Corruption Ireland, an anti-government group.
'I've never felt so low in my life': Jedward speak about impact of pandemic on mental health
The twins also hit out at conspiracy theorists and people who refuse to wear face masks.
Opinion: People seeking absolutes in times of uncertainty are falling for conspiracies online
Disinformation analyst Ciaran O’Connor says extremist groups online are offering simple answers to complex questions at a time when many people are frustrated.
'The Infodemic': Ireland's weak far-right hopes to gain from online conspiracies and misinformation
Fringe groups are feeding off public frustration and misinformation.
Debunked: No, the Covid-19 swab test cannot enter the brain and cause damage
The Covid-19 swab is not powerful enough to break through bone, a professor said.
Health Minister says campaigns to erode trust in public health 'deeply concerning' after Dublin protest
Stephen Donnelly said that misinformation “has been a problem from the outset” of the pandemic.
Debunked: No, there weren't 'only 717 deaths' in Ireland in July
The figures in question refer to the number of deaths registered for that month so far, not the total number of people who died.
FactFind: No, it's not correct to say just 100 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland
A widely shared Facebook video incorrectly claims that 100 people, not 1,777, have died from the virus in Ireland.
FactCheck: Is this widespread claim about the recent number of deaths by suicide in Ireland true?
The claim has spread widely on Facebook and Twitter and has caused significant distress.
Debunked: It's false to claim Irish and Italian death tolls are 'miscalculated' and 'inflated' by up to 90%
Variations of the same post have been widely shared on Facebook.
Debunked: No, children won't be banned from attending school if they don't get the flu vaccine
Children aged two to 12 years can get the flu jab for free this year, but it’s not compulsory.
Groupthink, fatigue and divilment: Why do people share fake news?
Misinformation has never been more widely shared in Ireland than during the Covid-19 pandemic.
How do you spot fake news? Here are some practical tips
A large amount of misinformation has been shared in Ireland and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic.
From baking soda to urine: How home remedies around the world were repackaged as Covid-19 'cures'
The urge to stop Covid-19 created its own genre of misinformation during the pandemic.
From Myanmar, New York, Mexico, Switzerland to Ireland: The global spread of Covid misinformation
There have been countless claims made about Covid-19. We examined the origins of a select few.
Poll: Have you sent or received misinformation online?
TheJournal.ie is publishing a series of articles about misinformation this weekend.
'I was speaking to my friend who is a guard...': How Covid-19 misinformation exploded in Ireland
The story of coronavirus in Ireland can’t be told without also talking about the amount of misinformation that was shared about it.
'To the four nurses in Ireland...RIP': The Covid-19 Twitter claim that made it to the national airwaves
The story behind one of the most infamous myths of the pandemic.
Defence Forces attempted to track down mystery male responsible for infamous viral WhatsApp voicenote
The clip claimed that the army was to start patrolling the streets.
Social media giants Facebook and Twitter take action against Trump misinformation online
Facebook removed a post from the president while Twitter blocked a Trump campaign account.
Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
Lawyer Paul Tweed says it’s ‘absurd’ for such companies to claim they are ‘merely a platform, not a publisher’.
The Explainer: How Covid-19 brought misinformation to Ireland
And is it here to stay?
FactFind: Here is how Covid-19 deaths are counted in Ireland
A Hiqa report has noted a 13% increase in deaths in Ireland during the pandemic.
Join the Zoom discussion: How Covid-19 brought misinformation to Ireland
Join TheJournal.ie and a panel of experts tomorrow to explore another way the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives.
Trump's tweet of 'racist baby' video flagged as manipulative media by Twitter
Twitter has flagged a number of the US President’s tweets in recent weeks.
Facebook launches voter information centre amid concern over Trump posts
The platform continues to face criticism for not removing or labelling posts by Trump that that spread misinformation.
'The Covid-19 infodemic left people confused about what to believe'
Meanwhile, problems with search engines have largely fallen under the public radar, writes FuJo’s Dr Eileen Culloty.
Debunked: No, leaving hand sanitiser in your car during hot weather won’t cause it to catch fire
False claims on Facebook suggests the flammable liquid poses a threat if left in a hot car.
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
Johnson and Johnson to stop selling talc baby powder in US and Canada — but not in Ireland
Talc powder sales have fallen dramatically due to misinformation, the company said.
Debunked: The viral video Plandemic makes a series of false claims about Covid-19
The 26-minute video was viewed millions of times before social media giants took it down.
'Be careful where you get your info': Coveney warns public of Covid-19 misinformation
This comes as the UN chief issued a warning that the world faces a misinformation epidemic about Covid-19.
New WhatsApp restrictions to curb the spread of misinformation about Covid-19
Volumes of misinformation about coronavirus has been circulated through messaging and social media apps.
Debunked: No, the army isn't patrolling all the cities, towns and villages in Ireland because of Covid-19
There is a lot of misinformation about what is actually involved in Ireland’s Covid-19 measures.
Debunked: That WhatsApp message with health tips from a doctor in China is false and misleading
A message claiming to be from a friend’s uncle who works in a hospital in China has been circulating lately.
World Health Organization launches a coronavirus WhatsApp service
This is to fight misinformation that has been spreading like wildfire on social media, mostly on WhatsApp.
The Explainer: How did misinformation about the coronavirus spread on Whatsapp in Ireland?
One of the striking things about the coronavirus outbreak is the sheer scale of misinformation being spread about it. We take a look at why, and what it means.
Twitter to delete posts which promote fake Covid-19 treatments or deny expert advice
The site said tweets which place people at risk of contracting the illness would contravene its safety rules.
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