YouTube as a source of information on COVID-19: a pandemic of misinformation?

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Abstract

Over one-quarter of the most viewed YouTube videos on COVID-19 contained misleading information, reaching millions of viewers worldwide. As the current COVID-19 pandemic worsens, public health agencies must better use YouTube to deliver timely and accurate information and to minimise the spread of misinformation. This may play a significant role in successfully managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics & Keywords

Misinformation and Its Impacts Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy COVID-19 and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Global Health

Volume 5, Issue 5, pp. e002604-e002604

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002604

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