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. |
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Other Authors: | Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153507 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |
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