“I do think that the communication has to really ramp up, across the board.”
Salman says it’s not just about flooding public platforms with information, but about understanding how information spreads in particular communities and taking the time to address them appropriately.
“They really need to engage with communities, especially minority communities, in the right way, in the right forums and with the right channels.”
It’s not a sales pitch
Chehata has spoken at a number of events, both online and, when restrictions permit, in-person at community centres and mosques.
He tells the Guardian that people are looking for answers.
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Misinformation thrives on non-English channels where vaccine messaging is less prominent
The Department of Health says it is working closely with a CALD advisory group
For example, posts on Chinese social media platform WeChat have been spreading the false claim that mRNA vaccines, such as the Pfizer jab, can integrate with a person s DNA and transform recipients into genetically modified humans .