Faced with an ‘infodemic’ of fake news about covid-19, most people are checking their facts – but we mustn’t be complacent

Reilly, Paul (2020) Faced with an ‘infodemic’ of fake news about covid-19, most people are checking their facts – but we mustn’t be complacent [['eprint_typename_blog_post' not defined]]
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As fake news spreads about Covid-19, early evidence suggest that most people are responding sensibly, and double-checking the information they receive. However, given trust in journalism remains low, it remains vital, argues Paul Reilly, that we all act responsibility, and verify what we read and watch.
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Date Deposited 17 Dec 2020 22:54
URI https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/107867

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