Topic: Infodemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) defined the current crisis as an "infodemic," characterized by an excessive amount of information that makes finding reliable solutions difficult. The WHO provided guidelines for the public to mitigate the spread of rumors, including checking facts, choosing trusted sources, and spending less time online. The initiative aimed to promote science-based information over digital disinformation.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting its first annual "Infodemiology Conference" to address the "infodemic" of overabundant information. The WHO defines this as a public health threat and encourages citizens to "call out" people in their social networks who post "untrue" content. Recommended actions include spending less time online and only seeking information from "trusted sources" at specific times of day.

The European Union is drafting laws to combat a perceived "infodemic" of COVID-19 misinformation, potentially leading to the deplatforming of dissenting voices. In the U.S., Minnesota State Senator and physician Dr. Scott Jensen is under investigation by the state medical board for his public comments regarding the coding of death certificates. Jensen, a former "Family Doctor of the Year," claims he is being targeted for comparing COVID-19 to the flu.