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With over 140 entries based on rigorous science and from credible sources, the COVID-19 Glossary is useful to counter misinformation and disinformation and assist journalists in explaining the science behind vaccines and other aspects of the virus and pandemic.
Since October 2020, Internewsâ Rooted in Trust (RiT) project team â in partnership with the Maharat Foundation â has generated details and analysis of the rumors circulating on Lebanese social media in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
View ResourceInternews' Rooted in Trust project conducted this information ecosystem assessment in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines to determine how the population gets information, particularly about COVID-19; what is their level of trust in media; the...
View ResourceThere is widespread concern that some new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, appear to be more infectious that previous strains of the virus.
View ResourceHealth journalism has not been a priority for the media in Sudan partly because most news organizations do not recruit specialized health journalists, and partly because they do not provide training and resources to support coverage of health issues.
View ResourceSince May 2020, Internews' Rooted in Trust project has collected more than 5,238 rumours from seven countries: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Philippines, Colombia, Central African Republic, Mali, and Sudan.
View ResourceInternewsâ Rooted In Trust (RiT) Project tracks COVID-19-related rumors circulating among social media users and vulnerable communities in Mali, as well as other countries around the globe.
View ResourceTo reach the most information poor and disadvantaged, Internews supports journalists reporting on a wide range of issues from health to the environment, from combating extremism to strengthening governance.
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