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Social media companies are struggling to contain a wave of coronavirus misinformation. Into the breach have stepped volunteers who are fighting to stop rumours, bad advice and conspiracy theories from going viral.
This guide provides advice on responsible reporting, information sources, FAQs and a searchable database of virus mistruths.
This link provides many useful resources and tips for journalists covering COVID-19 as well as questions investigative reporters should be asking about the virus.
The Committee to Protect Journalists has compiled a list of useful tips and resources for journalists covering the COVID-19 epidemic.
Vera Files has created a video series on fact checking to raise awareness and counteract the “infodemic”.