Why is the news media so misleading?

[CrealCritter]

Look here at this article.

It's headline is Coronavirus traces found in Massachusetts wastewater at levels far higher than expected.

Then you read the article and it said burried near the middle "Even if those viral particles are no longer active or capable of infecting humans, they may still carry genetic material that can be detected using an approach called PCR (polymerase chain reaction,) which amplifies the genetic signal many orders of magnitude creating billions of copies of the genome for each starting virus,” Alm told the outlet."

Fake news... Nothing but to drive up fear.

Coronavirus traces found in Massachusetts wastewater at levels far higher than expected

Coronavirus was detected in Massachusetts sewage at higher levels than expected, suggesting there are many more undiagnosed patients than previously known, according to a new study. Researchers fro…

nypost.com

How about some real investigative reporting backed by traceable facts? Geeze what a concept.

 

[Beekissed]

Because it works? They figure if it works, why not keep doing it?

 

[Britesea]

If it could be proven that their fear-generating tactics had caused someone to die who wouldn't have, they would be culpable and maybe they could be sued, or even tried for murder. It would be difficult, but I can always dream.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

If it could be proven that their fear-generating tactics had caused someone to die who wouldn't have, they would be culpable and maybe they could be sued, or even tried for murder. It would be difficult, but I can always dream.

I saw this the other day:

Millions of People Get Coronavirus Updates From Fox News - This Lawsuit Says the Network Gave Them False Information

The lawsuit, filed in Washington by the Washington League for Increased Transparency and Ethics, asks a state court to bar the network from sharing false information about the pandemic

www.thewrap.com

 

[Britesea]

"Much of the criticism stems from the New York Times’ opinion section, which has published some scathing pieces recently that attack Fox News’ coverage and what the authors say are the effects of that coverage"

Kinda sounds like the pot calling the kettle black.