Why the U.S. needs a pandemic communications unit
When policymakers consider how to respond to a public health crisis, they tend to think in terms of quarantines, medical equipment supplies, and travel restrictions. Yet they too often miss a vital factor that countries like South Korea and Singapore recognized long ago—that public communications are just as crucial. Effective communication increases compliance with public health directives and saves lives.
Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/techstream/why-the-u-s-needs-a-pandemic-communications-unit/?fbclid=IwAR2SFeT0BQfi57gq2_cecl-AGcqPgkJOmuewTNNDjYfSqZAkmi8CTH81tSE
Rumour and Misinformation Animation Video
BBC Media Action: The ‘info-demic’ of health mis- and disinformation surrounding COVID-19 poses a grave threat to people’s well-being – whether it’s false information about how the new coronavirus is spread and how to prevent it, or false cures likely to do more harm than good. Simple, easy-to-adapt content that reminds younger audiences on social media to think critically before pressing ‘share’ can help reverse the tide. This minimalist animation is designed to be adapted to any language and culture – check it out!
View here: https://www.facebook.com/bbcmediaaction/videos/928160134280213/?t=23
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