https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/23/new-jersey-launches-online-portal-to-give-residents-accurate-answers-about-covid-19/

Fake news about the novel coronavirus disease is a rampant problem across our social timelines. Think misinformation about treatments, symptoms and anecdotes tainted with racism and xenophobia.

As scientists and health professionals are still scrambling to find a cure, and even contain the outbreak, falsehoods can resonate more than they might during a time of confidence and stability.