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4. Americans who mainly got news via social media knew less about politics and current events, heard more about some unproven stories

Those who relied on social media for news were among the least knowledgeable about key facts during COVID-19 outbreak

Those who relied on social media for news were among the least knowledgeable about key facts during COVID-19 outbreak

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Those who relied on social media for news were among the least knowledgeable about key facts during COVID-19 outbreak

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