In recent years, mass media and social networks have played an important role in disseminating information regarding public health. During the COVID-19 epidemic, misinformation and fake news have represented an important issue generating confusion and insecurity among the population. In our analysis, we investigate the role of mass media as a critical element during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak that has influenced the public perception of risk.

The pandemic of disinformation in COVID-19 / F. Tagliabue, L. Galassi, P. Mariani. - In: SN COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL MEDICINE. - ISSN 2523-8973. - 2:9(2020 Sep), pp. 1287-1289. [10.1007/s42399-020-00439-1]

The pandemic of disinformation in COVID-19

L. Galassi
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2020

Abstract

In recent years, mass media and social networks have played an important role in disseminating information regarding public health. During the COVID-19 epidemic, misinformation and fake news have represented an important issue generating confusion and insecurity among the population. In our analysis, we investigate the role of mass media as a critical element during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak that has influenced the public perception of risk.
COVID-19; fake news; mass-media; public health
Settore MED/17 - Malattie Infettive
Settore MED/42 - Igiene Generale e Applicata
Settore MED/10 - Malattie dell'Apparato Respiratorio
set-2020
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