Mainstream news media’s role in public health communication during crises : assessment of coverage and correction of COVID-19 misinformation

Public health crises like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic appear to be the perfect breeding ground for misinformation. As influential information sources, mainstream news media have a unique opportunity to use their platform to debunk and educate the public about misinformation. Despite evidence lendi...

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Main Authors: Lwin, May Oo, Lee, Si Yu, Panchapakesan, Chitra, Tandoc, Edson C.
Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153507

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