Covid-19 Misinformation Flows

<p><i>Covid-19 Misinformation Flows</i> describes challenges in accessing collecting processing and disseminating information on pandemics with a focus on Covid-19 communication.</p><p>An international team of authors addresses the role of disinformation and misinformation in managing the communication of epidemics; how social media platforms and mainstream media outlets in some countries and regions address pandemics in the context of the flow learning and sharing of information on Covid-19. Looking at how traditional media and social media report pandemics especially Covid-19 the volume addresses the effect of fake news on individuals and businesses and the impact of such communication on physical and mental health.</p><p>This book will interest scholars and students of health communication social media communication journalism political communication and media and communication in the Global South.</p>