Gogi Kamushadze
The Infodemic: allegations of Olympic lies in Japan; an anti-coronavirus app in India
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Today, we’re checking in on Japan and India to see how narratives - both real and fake - are shaping this pandemic. Let's dive in!
OLYMPIC COVER-UP IN JAPAN?
“We are so confused, people are crying out for help.” began the email I received from a friend from Tokyo.
As Japan’s number of confirmed cases surpassed more than 15,400 and more than 600 deaths, my friend Kentaro is among many Japanese suspecting the government of a cover-up.