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How Switzerland has responded to online disinformation

Why a pandemic is the ideal breeding ground for fake news

As Covid-19 spreads among the world's population, so too does disinformation about the virus. People in some countries are more receptive to fake news than others. Researcher Edda Humprecht at the University of Zurich has looked into the issue. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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