TikTokers describe trolling and misinformation working on Covid campaign

TikTokers describe trolling and misinformation working on Covid campaign
Covid messaging in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

The scientists recruited by the Government to spread Covid-19 messaging on TikTok and Instagram have spoken of the level of misinformation and abuse they encountered online.

The creators behind the novel communications strategy, which saw the Department of Health dabble in public health messaging across social media, also told PA news agency how difficult the pandemic has been for young people.

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