Abstract:
Misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic is gradually gaining much popularity
and amplifying the threat facing humanity about the continuous spread of the virus
regardless of one’s location. Although some of the influx of these falsehoods may be
harmless, others might pose a serious threat by misleading the general population to
depend on unjustified and/unsubstantiated claims for protection and show preference for
them against scientifically proven guidelines. This paper provides a clear understanding
on some COVID-19 misinformation, the inherent implications this poses to public health
in Africa and highlights the potential strategies to curb this trend.
