Abstract
This study aimed to reflect upon the influence of fake news on the COVID-19 pandemic, to identify what were and still are the main types of fake news regarding this disease. The theoretical-reflective method concerning the influence of fake news on the COVID-19 pandemic was employed. To search for articles/texts, the descriptors used in Portuguese and English were the following ones: fake news, COVID-19, coronavirus infections, and health repercussions. The search was carried out in the following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline) via Public Medline or Publisher Medline (PubMed), ScienceDirect, Scientific ElectronicLibrary Online (SciELO), and Scopus, in addition to the Virtual Health Library (BVS). The fake news broadcasted on the COVID-19 pandemic generated the occurrence of varied and concerning news in the media. The information, sometimes true and sometimes false, triggered insecurity in the population; the situation persists today and can lead people to be harmed regarding their own health. Faced with untrue information related to the ongoing pandemic, healthcare providers must remain vigilant to offer the population correct guidance. Keywords: Coronavirus Infections; COVID-19; Fake News; Health Repercussions
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