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THE CORONAVIRUS AND SOCIAL MEDIA


Lately, all you hear about is the coronavirus and how it is spreading across the world. All news updates are about the coronavirus and where it has spread to. During times like these social media can be both good and bad. It can be a negative thing because people spread incorrect facts across social media platforms and escalate the seriousness of the outbreak. On the other hand, it is easier to find out information about the disease and ways you can prevent it. Luckily, several social media sites have started to get involved with stopping the spread of inaccurate information.

Twitter has come out with a new advanced process to protect conversations around coronavirus. The social media site is trying to make sure users are getting correct information about the disease. They are also trying to prevent the spread of inaccurate information. Along with this Twitter has added a new search prompt so that it will guide users that search for the coronavirus to official resources and accurate information. Facebook has also taken similar steps to restrict the spread of misinformation. They are restricting and deleting posts that contain inaccurate information about the virus. Twitter along with several other companies have started to limit the travel of their employees to try and stop the spread of the virus.

Unknown viruses and diseases can be scary but having the correct facts can help to tame the beast, so to say. As for now washing your hands well and not touching your face can go along way! Stay healthy!

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  1. Paige HartingsMarch 10, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    This is such a hot topic right now. I had to write a small article about the coronavirus, and I struggled to find accurate information and the correct numbers. I'm glad platforms like Twitter and Facebook are taking action to prevent the spreading of misinformation. Great blog, Lydia!

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