Cork doctors help fight fake news about Covid-19

New research, carried out by Dr Cathal O’Connor and Dr Michelle Murphy of South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, highlighted a number of false messages and news stories that began circulating in Cork via social media and messaging applications. File Picture: PA

Two Cork doctors have been doing their part to help halt the spread of dangerous information related to the Covid-19 pandemic in Cork.

New research, carried out by Dr Cathal O’Connor and Dr Michelle Murphy of South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, highlighted a number of false messages and news stories that began circulating in Cork via social media and messaging applications.