The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Monday. On Sunday, federal officials began confronting what they said was a deliberate effort by a foreign entity to sow fears of a nationwide quarantine amid the virus outbreak. The three U.S. officials did not name the foreign entity they believe to be responsible. The briefing detailed Russian efforts to boost the White House bids of both Trump from the Republican Party and Democrat Bernie Sanders. “We have no plans to do that.”He said it shows the need for residents to find trusted sources of news and information, such as legitimate news organizations or public health authorities.

Source: The Standard March 17, 2020 11:13 UTC