PSYOPS ALERT--National Virus Lockdown Hoax--ATTN S-2 INTEL/DIV

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      (Sierra-Two)--Be advised there are efforts by foreign interlopers to create panic in the civilian population by circulation of false and misleading rumors regarding the status of responsibility in  ref to the ongoing expanding health emergency:

     "On Sunday, the National Security Council tweeted that “Text message rumors of a national #quarantine are FAKE. There is no national lockdown.” The NSC encouraged Americans to follow official government guidance."  (KTLA)
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U.S. officials allege foreign entity is spreading misinformation to stoke COVID-19 fears

The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Monday. On Sunday, federal officials began confronting what they said was a deliberate effort by a foreign entity to sow fears of a nationwide quarantine amid the virus outbreak.

     "The three U.S. officials did not name the foreign entity they believe to be responsible. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.."  (SF Gate)

Any time the article reads "condition of anonymity," one can suspect the entire story has  dubious credibility...

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Image Source
https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/12267/Iraqi-planes-drop-leaflets-on-Old-Mosul-as-anti-ISIS-war-goes-on

SF Gate article, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-officials-foreign-disinformation-stoking-15134438.php

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