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I struggle with takes like this. Obviously there are fear-mongers, attention seekers, and fake news purveyors on Twitter. There are also many good sources of information on Twitter.
At the other end of the spectrum 8 people were detained for spreading rumours about the virus in Wuhan in early January. They are now being recognized as whistle-blowers even in mainland China. People need to be free to share information or opinions, even if some of it is wrong.
I think everyone has a legitimate right to seek as much information as they can on the outbreak. They should also weigh their sources. Anyone educated to GCSE level in the UK should be able to do this.