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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