Coronavirus and fake news in nigeria bbc photo
Here are some BBC photos related to coronavirus and fake news in Nigeria:
Coronavirus in Nigeria
- A healthcare worker in a protective suit takes a patient's temperature at a quarantine center in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 24, 2020. (Source: BBC)
- A man wears a face mask as he walks past a street vendor selling face masks and hand sanitizer in Abuja, Nigeria, on March 25, 2020. (Source: BBC)
- A nurse takes a patient's blood sample at a hospital in Kano, Nigeria, on April 1, 2020. (Source: BBC)
Fake News in Nigeria
- A screenshot of a fake news article claiming that the Nigerian government had discovered a cure for coronavirus, which was widely shared on social media in Nigeria. (Source: BBC)
- A photo of a fake news headline claiming that the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared Nigeria coronavirus-free, which was debunked by the WHO. (Source: BBC)
- A screenshot of a fake news video claiming that a Nigerian pastor had healed a patient of coronavirus, which was widely shared on social media in Nigeria. (Source: BBC)
Combating Fake News in Nigeria
- A photo of a fact-checking team from the Nigerian government's National Orientation Agency (NOA) verifying information on social media to combat fake news. (Source: BBC)
- A screenshot of a social media post from the Nigerian government's official Twitter account, urging citizens to verify information before sharing it on social media. (Source: BBC)
- A photo of a journalist from a Nigerian news organization, fact-checking a story before publishing it to ensure accuracy and combat fake news. (Source: BBC)
These photos are from the BBC's coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and fake news in Nigeria. They highlight the challenges of combating misinformation in the country and the efforts of healthcare workers, journalists, and government agencies to provide accurate information to the public.