Misinformation contagion over coronavirus sparks renewed fears

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As the world races to find a vaccine and a treatment for Covid-19, it is also dealing with a wave of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham cures.

The phenomenon, unfolding largely on social media, escalated this week when US president Donald Trump retweeted a false video about an anti-malaria drug being a cure for the virus.