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

• Main Authors: Lwin, May Oo, Lee, Si Yu, Panchapakesan, Chitra, Tandoc, Edson C.
• Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Social sciences::Journalism::Reporting on public affairs and politics; Social sciences::Communication::Public opinion; Misinformation Correction; Mainstream News Media
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153507
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

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...