Facts Matter: Counteracting Fake News

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutes (IFLA) have recently released a new image In response to Fake News about Coronavirus focusing on checking sources.

The following links provide information and help myth bust some of the fake news surrounding Coronavirus

     This video from the BBC discusses things to consider when thinking about Covid-19.

• Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'Fake news makes patients think we want them to die (BBC, 19/04/20)
• The cure for fake news: how to read about the coronavirus (Guardian, 11/04/20)
• Coronavirus: Fake and misleading stories that went viral this week (BBC, 04/04/20)
• These are some of the coronavirus hoaxes and fake news stories being shared - and what you can do to stop their spread (ITV, 23/03/20)

   This video from ITV discusses Fake News in relation to Covid-19.