Misinformation and Disinformation and COVID-19
As the coronavirus COVID-19 has spread throughout the world we have been bombarded with information. Since this is a new virus, information about it changes almost daily as scientists and doctors study cases and explore treatments. As a result, even factual information may be quickly disproved by new findings.
These rapidly changing facts are difficult to keep up with. Unfortunately some people are taking advantage of that by spreading false information about this new coronavirus. This LibGuide will give you some tips for sorting out the facts from the fiction.
Links to Facts about COVID-19
Databases for facts on COVID-19
- Coronavirus Research Database This link opens in a new window Including coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, this database curates openly available content related to coronaviruses. It includes thousands of open-access articles from the world’s leading publishers as well as current research from pre-print repositories such as arXiv and will continue to grow and evolve as more is learned about the pandemic.
- PQ Consumer Health Database This link opens in a new window (ProQuest Central) Includes journals and magazines covering an enormous range of health subjects, from sports injuries to women's health, from food and nutrition to midwifery, from eye care to dentistry.
SHEEP: What to look for when browsing social media
Tips from the article The 6 types of coronavirus misinformation to watch out for. Click the title to read the full article.
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What you need to know about COVID-19
Visit this website from the Centers for Disease Control to download your own PDF copy: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf