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Daily Debunk
"What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?", Associated Press, July 14.
Social Media Disinfo
Claim: WHO no longer recommends self-isolation and social distancing to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
Verdict: False
Read the full story at: Agence France-Presse
Factual Reads on Coronavirus
Babies’ Mysterious Resilience to Coronavirus Intrigues Scientists
COVID-19 is often mild in infants. Learning why could help scientists better understand the disease—and point the way toward possible treatments
-- Scientific American, July 14
Coronavirus: How fast is it spreading in Africa?
Africa is seeing coronavirus cases rapidly increasing and deaths rising, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). We've looked at the situation across the continent, and examined which countries are of most concern.
-- BBC, July 14
