This article provides one of the first analyses of visuals in misinformation concerning COVID-
19. A mixed-methods analysis of ninety-six examples of visuals in misinformation rated false …

In this RISJ factsheet we identify some of the main types, sources, and claims of COVID-19
misinformation seen so far. We analyse a sample of 225 pieces of misinformation rated false …

The spread of mis-and disinformation is an increasing concern for democratic societies
around the globe (Lazer et al., 2019). In modern high-choice media environments, exposure …

During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, various officials flagged the critical threat of
false information. In this study, we explore how three major social media platforms …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an incredible amount of fake news and conspiracy
theories around the world. Calls for the integration of COVID-19 and fake news-related …

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, there has been a massive amount of misinformation
both related to the condition, and a range of linked social and economic issues. We present …

Implications The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by a so-called “infodemic”—a
global spread of misinformation that poses a serious problem for public health. Infodemics …

During public health crises like the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, there is a need to
amplify and improve critical health communication messages. This need is due to …

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted social media platforms to take unprecedented steps—
ranging from false tags to journalistic factchecks—to stanch the flow of misinformation that …

Misinformation exposure has attracted growing scholarly attention. While much research
highlights misinformation exposure's negative impacts, this study argues that its positive …