'Disinformation Dozen' — Just 12 People — Behind Bulk Of Vaccine Falsities Online The majority of disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines originates from a small number of accounts. These accounts are known to social media platforms, so why don't the companies just shut them down?

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'Disinformation Dozen' — Just 12 People — Behind Bulk Of Vaccine Falsities Online

May 13, 20214:12 PM ET

Shannon Bond

'Disinformation Dozen' — Just 12 People — Behind Bulk Of Vaccine Falsities Online

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The majority of disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines originates from a small number of accounts. These accounts are known to social media platforms, so why don't the companies just shut them down?