The pandemic of social media panic travels faster than the COVID-19 outbreak.

Depoux, Anneliese; Martin, Sam; Karafillakis, Emilie; Preet, Raman; Wilder-Smith, Annelies; Larson, Heidi; (2020) The pandemic of social media panic travels faster than the COVID-19 outbreak. Journal of Travel Medicine, 27 (3). ISSN 1195-1982 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taaa031

Abstract

We need to rapidly detect and respond to public rumours, perceptions, attitudes and behaviours around COVID-19 and control measures. The creation of an interactive platform and dashboard to provide real-time alerts of rumours and concerns about coronavirus spreading globally would enable public health officials and relevant stakeholders to respond rapidly with a proactive and engaging narrative that can mitigate misinformation.

Additional Information

Item Type	Article
Faculty and Department	?? EPED ?? Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases > Dept of Disease Control
Research Centre	Covid-19 Research
Elements ID	145306