COVID #13 of 15 -- Credible sources, Myth Busting

UPDATED 4.3.2020

This post updates information from the #8 of 8 posts in March 2020... Myth Busting

MYTH BUSTING

List of Myth Busters about the virus from WHO

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters?

Critical thinking "cheatsheet" from Global Digital Citizen Foundation

SIFT System

My motto is "Always SIFT through online claims." 

Next is a great link explaining the acronym SIFT:

Stop.
Investigate the source.
Find better coverage.
Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context."

https://onezero.medium.com/the-simplest-way-to-spot-coronavirus-misinformation-on-social-media-4b7995448071

NY Times article "Surge of Virus Misinformation..." by  Sheera Frenkel, Davey Alba and Raymond Zhong 3.8.2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/technology/coronavirus-misinformation-social-media.html?smid=fb-nytscience&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR3DXPog_wHk7p5HPBPAOeB-WfEoViIAoR8hw1ra5YOJor0qin1icsJPSOA

Wired article "The Ibuprofen debate reveals the danger of COVID-19 rumors" by Maryn McKenna

3.26.2020

https://www.wired.com/story/the-ibuprofen-debate-reveals-the-danger-of-covid-19-rumors/?mbid

SIFT before sharing.

Share Facts, not fear.

Don't be a Covidiot...

Please note the links are for general information purposes only and my comments/summaries are not tax/business/legal/medical advice. Please consult your own resources for advice that best suits your individual situation.