Team Halo

Question. Team Halo Initiative –
(1) More than 100 scientists have joined Team Halo, a UN initiative aimed towards dispelling COVID-19 vaccine myths and misinformation.
(2) Launched by United Nations.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of these
Answer ( c )
Explanation –

  • Why in news – More than 100 scientists have joined Team Halo, a UN initiative aimed towards dispelling COVID-19 vaccine myths and misinformation.
  • Launched by – United Nations (UN) has collaborated with The Vaccine Confidence Project at the University of London to launch the “Team Halo” initiative.
  • Purpose – To counter the misinformation around Covid-19 vaccines.
  • Features – Under this, scientists will build confidence among the public by busting myths and sharing information on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines via the social media.

By:Arpit Mishra

Link:

https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/over-100-scientists-join-hands-with-un-to-bust-covid-19-vaccine-myths-120111700548_1.html