The damage caused by the spread of misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19-related topics cannot be underestimated. By creating a source of hearsay and rumors, inaccurate commentary puts under-served communities at great risk.

There is a huge opportunity for language professionals to play a leading role in helping overcome the infodemic, and Translators without Borders (TWB) has been on the very forefront of the fight.

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