Opinion | The Trump-Fox News coronavirus misinformation campaign has real consequences
April 25, 2020
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5:38Now PlayingOpinion | The Trump-Fox News coronavirus misinformation campaign has real consequences
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as posted by the channelSpeculation by Fox News and the president about covid19 cures is making it more difficult for health officials to do their job, says media critic Erik Wemple. The network and Trump promoted the unproven effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine, a drug prescribed for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. And most recently, the president suggested disinfectant could cure the coronavirus, forcing health officials to work overtime to warn people not to drink or inject Lysol. Read moreSPECIAL OFFERTo thank you for your support, here’s a deal on a Washington Post digital subscription$29 for one year
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