The Covid-19 Infodemic — Applying the Epidemiologic Model to Counter Misinformation

The authors of this article believe that, “the intertwining spreads of the [COVID-19] virus and of misinformation and disinformation require an approach to counteracting deceptions and misconceptions that parallels epidemiologic models by focusing on three elements: real-time surveillance, accurate diagnosis, and rapid response.”

The article explains each of these elements in detail.

Last modified: April 5, 2022