Where to Find Accurate & Transparent Information about COVID-19
These resources are helpful for understanding COVID-19 scientific data, research, and other relevant information. Each resource has been recommended by experts from the scientific community.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Global Health Data Exchange
- Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center
- Food and Drug Administration COVID-19 Educational Resources
- European Center for Disease Prevention and Control COVID-19 Situation Updates
- Our World in Data – COVID-19
- Information is Beautiful – COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- World Bank Open Data
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Endcoronavirus.org
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- WHO Data Platform
- WHO COVID-19 Dashboard
Disinformation Research & Databases for Journalists
Credible organizations like the International Center for Journalists and the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab have developed valuable networks and resources for identifying disinformation. Use these links to connect to other journalists, learn more about identifying false information, and understand state-based disinformation.
- AfricaCheck
- Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalists
- Akeed: Jordan Credibility Monitor
- BBC COVID-19
- DFRLab Medium Site
- EEAS “Building immunity to disinformation”
- Dr. Lora Pitman on Cognitive Threats of Disinformation
- Factcheck.kz
- Federal Emergency Management Agency: COVID-19 Rumor Control
- Global Engagement Center, Three Ways to Counter Disinformation
- Global Engagement Center, Pillars of Disinformation and Propaganda
- Harvard, Battling the ‘pandemic of misinformation’
- IFEX
- International Center for Journalists
- International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter Institute
- Misbar
- Nature
- On the Other Side of the Pandemic Factchecking Platform, associated with RPDI
- Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics
- Re:Baltica
- WHO Infodemic
- WHO How to report misinformation online
Internet Tools Used to Identify Disinformation
Use these internet plugin tools in your browser to make it easier to identify misleading information. Analyze photos, videos, or cross-check information with immediate results.
- The Internet Trust Tool
- Plugins to use for Chrome:
- “Reverse Image Search” and “Who Stole my Picture
- The InVid Browser Plugin
- RAND Corporation’s list of online tools to identify disinformation
- Reverse Image Search Tool
- Sensity’s AI Tool
- This Twitter user has a few great techniques on spotting AI generated images
- University of Maine’s “Identifying Fake News”
Additional CRDF Global Training Modules
Through the CRDF Global Learning Management System you have access to the free e-learning course “Countering COVID-19 Disinformation through Digital Media.”
Online Modules: https://crdf.remote-learner.net/course/view.php?id=37§ion=0
Username: guest2020
Password: REDOX
Disinformation experts from the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab will present a detailed historical overview of disinformation, how to accurately identify disinformation, and how to protect yourself and your organization from falling victim to state-based disinformation tactics. Click here to learn more.
Public health experts from Georgetown University will highlight the sources of COVID-19, the spread of the pandemic, and current disinformation challenges to the public health sector. As new scientific discoveries and unprecedented international cooperation is happening daily, we encourage seeking out the best resources to inform policies that will mitigate the impact and spread of the disease. Click here to learn more.
Additional Educational Training on Disinformation
“Disinformation: Types, Tools and Countermeasures” Online Course
Ukraine Crisis Media Center (Prometheus)
Дезінформація: види, інструменти та способи захисту
https://courses.prometheus.org.ua/courses/course-v1:Prometheus+DISINFO101+2021_T2/about
Ресурси для протидії дезінформації для журналістів в Україні
- Все про вакцинацію в Україні
- ВООЗ - вкладка про пандемію та вакцинацію (англ. мовою)
- Міністерство охорони здоров’я України
- Центр громадського здоров’я
- Національна служба здоров’я України
- Все про COVID-19 в Україні
- ЮНІСЕФ в Україні
- Фейсбук-сторінка ЮНІСЕФ в Україні
- Центр з контролю та профілактики захворювань США (CDC) (англ. мовою)
- Онлайн-курс від CDC щодо вакцинації (англ. мовою)
- Онлайн-курс про вакцинацію на edX (англ. мовою)
- Онлайн-курс "Як відстежувати контакти при COVID 19"
- Онлайн-курс "Як говорити про вакцинацію в Новій українській школі"