Faced with an ‘infodemic’ of fake news about covid-19, most people are checking their facts – but we mustn’t be complacent
Reilly, P.
(20 April 2020)
Faced with an ‘infodemic’ of fake news about covid-19, most people are checking their facts – but we mustn’t be complacent.
Democratic Audit Blog.
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.
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2020 The Author(s) |
| Departments | LSE |
| Date Deposited | 17 Dec 2020 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/107867 |