Daniel Radcliffe shuts down false Corona virus claims

Misinformation regarding the corona virus is spreading. A fake BBC Twitter account falsely claimed that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe had tested positive for the corona virus. According to Buzzfeed News, the actor's publicist denied the claim. Since then, the page has also been suspended for violating Twitter rules and guidelines. While the account only had 125 followers, it was amplified and retweeted by White House correspondent for The New York Times, Maggie Haberman and the editorial director for digital at Politico, Blake Hounshell. Since then, both journalists have apologised for sharing the fake post. The CBS News reported that United States officials are working to implement new measures to stop the spread of corona virus. Most recently, the 2020 Coachella and Stagecoach Musical Festivals have officially been rescheduled over ongoing fears surrounding the corona virus.

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