COVID-19 misinformation in Taiwan & Brazil and support for Indian journalists reporting during the pandemic
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This week we have updates on the impact of COVID-19 in different regions. As COVID-19 community transmission surges in Taiwan, the island is witnessing disinformation campaigns that are trying to trigger panic. In Brazil, a recent research finds WhatsApp to be the main source of misinformation related to the pandemic. India has lost at least 474 journalists to COVID-19; more voices are calling for protection and safety of journalists reporting from the field. Ekta, a consortium of six Indian fact-checking groups has addressed misinformation related to the pandemic over the last two months. Meedan's recent blog post highlights the work done by the consortium.
COVID-19 misinformation in Taiwan & Brazil and support for Indian journalists reporting during the pandemic
COVID-19 misinformation in Taiwan & Brazil…
COVID-19 misinformation in Taiwan & Brazil and support for Indian journalists reporting during the pandemic
This week we have updates on the impact of COVID-19 in different regions. As COVID-19 community transmission surges in Taiwan, the island is witnessing disinformation campaigns that are trying to trigger panic. In Brazil, a recent research finds WhatsApp to be the main source of misinformation related to the pandemic. India has lost at least 474 journalists to COVID-19; more voices are calling for protection and safety of journalists reporting from the field. Ekta, a consortium of six Indian fact-checking groups has addressed misinformation related to the pandemic over the last two months. Meedan's recent blog post highlights the work done by the consortium.