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Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation in the Context of COVID-19

Baker, S.A. ORCID: 0000-0002-4921-2456 (2020). Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation in the Context of COVID-19. Cabinet Office C19 Seminar Series.,

Abstract

Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as major public issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, I analyse how misinformation spreads online, the challenges of combatting misinformation and what interventions can be made to tackle false and misleading advice.

Publication Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR180 Immunology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Departments:	School of Policy & Global Affairs > Sociology & Criminology

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Creators:	Baker, S.A. ORCID: 0000-0002-4921-2456
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Yes
Journal or Publication Title:	Cabinet Office C19 Seminar Series.
Publisher:	Cabinet Office
URI:	https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/24612
Date available in CRO:	30 Jul 2020 09:20
Date deposited:	28 July 2020
Dates:	Date Event 8 July 2020 Published