LibGuides: News Literacy: COVID-19

Combatting Coronavirus Misinformation

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Read the whole comic by Connie Hanzhang Jin on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2020/04/17/837202898/comic-fake-news-can-be-deadly-heres-how-to-spot-it

Coronavirus misinformation

7 ways to avoid misinformation during the coronavirus pandemic
Tips from Politifact for avoiding misinformation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Comic: Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot It
In this comic featured on NPR, a couple of cartoon cats explain how to avoid coronavirus misinformation.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters
The World Health Organization (WHO) outlines a series of myths and misunderstandings about the coronavirus.
Coronavirus misinformation is widespread, according to new report that calls it an 'infodemic'
This article from ABC News explains how misinformation about the coronavirus is being spread through social media.
Coronavirus on Politifact
All of Politifact's fact-checked news stories about the coronavirus.
Facebook Approved Ads With Coronavirus Misinformation
Consumer Reports explores how Facebook screens ads on the platform.
Here’s How to Fight Coronavirus Misinformation
This short article from The Atlantic provides some basic tips for avoiding and stopping the flow of coronavirus misinformation.
Nutrition Misinformation: How to Identify Fraud and Misleading Claims
Helpful fact sheet from Colorado State University, including top ten red flags for misleading health information.
The readers’ guide to understanding what you need to know about the coronavirus
This article from the Poynter Institute debunks some myths and provides some tips for avoiding misinformation about the coronavirus.