Social media networks are taking steps to address false information about the coronavirus on their sites.
Facebook, Twitter and TikTok are among the firms working to provide links to accurate information.
The number of posts containing misinformation about the spread and alleged cures for the coronavirus has soared.
So far more than 250 people have died as a result of the outbreak and cases have been reported in 22 countries.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus a public health emergency.
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