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The public has been overwhelmed with false information ever since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARSCoV-2), and it has been difficult to distinguish what the facts or opinions are or if what they read is propaganda or biased. This research aims to know how everyone has faced this infodemic and their thoughts and experiences regarding the matter. This was done through a Qualitative method, with surveys distributed to gain insight regarding the matter. The results show that everyone is exposed to misinformation and fake news throughout the Internet and that almost everyone is facing the issue of doubting if what they read up is even real or fabricated, or if it is yet another biased opinion, another article to misinform and to spread panic and confusion in public. It has been concluded that this is an issue that needs to be addressed and which people should be wary about, and for everyone to be careful and make sure of the credibility of the news that goes around social media platforms before sharing it to avoid the spread of misinformation.