DR Congo activists fight misinformation around COVID-19

Activists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing challenges beating myths and COVID-19 itself.

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to nearly 3,000 – seeing its highest daily jump on Friday.

But many people do not believe COVID-19 is a threat, and activists are trying to change that.

Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports.