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People’s uncertainty about the novel coronavirus can lead them to believe misinformation

Posted on March 17, 2020July 27, 2020 by Dept. of Communication
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Check health-related information about the coronavirus from established news sources rather than from shared stories in social media, advises Prof. Jeff Hancock.

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 Social media and virtual social gatherings can help us navigate the Coronavirus crisis
Journalists must understand provenance, motivation when reporting disinformation 

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