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Disinfo: “PR infection”: Greta Thunberg is using COVID-19 for public relations

Summary

Greta Thunberg’s announcement that she felt the symptoms of COVID-19 is the first case of a “PR infection”, that is using the pandemic to regain some of the public spotlight, that has been recently fading. It is means to again draw some attention to herself.

Disproof

Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation smearing Greta Thunberg.

Greta Thunberg announced on Instagram that she has been self-isolating as she had felt some of the COVID-19 symptoms, in line with the advise of the public health authorities.

See more examples of pro-Kremlin disinformation about the coronavirus here.

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5-tv.ru [from 40:19 to 40:32] (Archived)
  • Reported in: Issue 190
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28/03/2020
  • Language/target audience: Russian
  • Country: Sweden
  • Keywords: coronavirus, Greta Thunberg

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March 31, 2020
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Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the lack of inter-EU solidarity.

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The coronavirus epidemic shows the EU’s complete inability to act

The epidemic has shown the complete inability of the EU bureaucracy to take action under critical circumstances. All responsibility has been placed on national authorities.

The question arises whether the epidemic will last long enough for Europe to realise that it does not need the EU after all.

March 31, 2020
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This is a recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative alleging the EU's incompetence and failure to act amid the coronavirus crisis, and suggesting that the EU will disintegrate as a result. It is in line with well-established pro-Kremlin disinformation efforts to undermine and delegitimise the EU.

The European Union is supporting Member States in addressing the crisis and has adopted measure to mitigate the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ginger cures coronavirus

According to scientists, there are five products that best protect against coronavirus – first one on the list is ginger.

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Ginger has an allergy against coronavirus, specialists have concluded. It is necessary to chew ginger three times a day so as not to become infected with coronavirus. Ginger has a strengthening effect on the body. If you are sick, then ginger must be tied to your left arm and leg. It works for 24 hours and will overcome the virus as much as possible. It is been said that even the masks don’t help like ginger. 

March 31, 2020
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Examples of media sources and a post on Facebook repeating disinformation message about coronavirus. Read a similar case claiming that coronavirus can be cured with saline in 4 days.

At the moment, there is no cure against this strain of coronavirus.