Credible COVID-19 Information

Provides information for consumers, communities, travelers, healthcare professionals & facilities, health departments, laboratories, schools

Easy-to-understand information about the novel coronavirus.

Información sobre coronavirus 2019 en español.

Provides information and guidance including how to protect yourself, travel advice, and situation reports.

Provides an overview of COVID-19 with causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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"Beware: Misinformation is rampant
Just as the number of people and countries affected by this new virus have spread, so have conspiracy theories and unfounded claims about it. Already social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok, have seen a number of false and misleading posts about 2019-nCoV...."

"Facebook is trying to fact-check postings, label those that are clearly false, and reduce their ranking so they are less prominently displayed. Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok have also taken steps to limit or label misinformation. But it’s nearly impossible to catch them all, especially since some are in private social media groups and are harder to find."

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok are all battling misinformation related to the novel coronavirus. Includes examples of false information about the coronavirus circulating online.

Myths and falsehoods spreading quicker than officials can provide updates.

News story on how Social networks step up strategy for combatting COVID-19 misinformation.