Purpose

This paper attempts to explain the infodemics that the coronavirus crisis has generated through the dissemination of fake news, which can lead people and institutions to make decisions that end up being counterproductive to their own interests or to the needs of society.

Design/methodology/approach

The existing literature in the field of information has been reviewed, as well as the fake news that has been spread during the COVID-19 crisis. Based on this review, a series of guidelines have been drawn up to enable citizens to detect the false information that is being disseminated.

Findings

This paper has established a series of recommendations to be followed by any communicator, journalist or person who creates content and information to promote effective communication during this crisis. It concludes that the role of the media is key in trying to reduce the spread of fake news.

Originality/value

This paper reflects the need to combat fake news originating during the pandemic through effective communication following a series of guidelines.

Peer review

The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-08-2020-0352

中文翻译：

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COVID-19 期间的信息流行病：与之抗争的资源和建议

目的

本文试图解释冠状病毒危机通过传播假新闻而产生的信息流行病，假新闻可能导致人们和机构做出最终对他们自己的利益或社会需求产生反作用的决定。

设计/方法/方法

已经审查了信息领域的现有文献，以及在 COVID-19 危机期间传播的假新闻。在此审查的基础上，制定了一系列指导方针，使公民能够发现正在传播的虚假信息。

调查结果

本文提出了一系列建议，任何传播者、记者或创建内容和信息以在这场危机中促进有效传播的人都应遵循这些建议。它得出的结论是，媒体的作用是试图减少假新闻传播的关键。

原创性/价值

本文反映了通过遵循一系列指导方针的有效沟通来打击大流行期间产生的假新闻的必要性。

同行评审

本文的同行评审历史可从以下网址获得：https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-08-2020-0352