The spread of coronavirus misinformation has been a global issue, with the World Health Organization describing it as an "infodemic". VSO volunteers are tapping into the informal conversations taking place on these platforms. "We used humour to share accurate information about COVID-19," said Mlauzi, who estimated the video reached at least 10,000 people over different platforms. "But telling people they are wrong is not as easy at it sounds, said VSO volunteers. Gibson Mhlanga, acting secretary for the Zimbabwean health ministry, said it had established a Covid-19 hotline for related inquiries and is sharing coronavirus information on its social media pages.

Source: Standard Digital July 25, 2020 09:22 UTC