A reoccurring problem in modern-day social media is the spread of misinformation. There are theories floating regarding the COVID 19 that the virus was engineered in a lab and is spread via 5G network. In addition, there have been thousands of listings on Amazon for fake COVID 19 cures that have been reported. Facemasks and sanitisers have increased significantly despite them not being fit to combat the virus. www.bbc.com