Research Guides: News Literacy: Develop Your Skills

Learn How to SIFT

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Fact-Checking Coronavirus Video

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Based on the SIFT method developed by Mike Caufield

Coronavirus Fact-Checking Resources

These sites give you a starting point when fact-checking Coronavirus news. Due to the high volume of misinformation circulating about Coronavirus, many fact-checking websites are overwhelmed. You may need to check back after a few days have passed if you are looking for very recent information.

World Health Organization Myth Busters
Debunks common myths about Coronavirus.
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About the source: The World Health Organization is an agency under the United Nations focused on public health. You can read more about them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Health_Organization
Snopes Coronavirus Coverage
Clearinghouse for all Coronavirus claims fact-checked by Snopes.
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About the source: Snopes is a non-partisan fact-checking website. You can read more about them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snopes
Politifact Coronavirus Coverage
Clearinghouse for all claims fact-checked by Politifact.
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About the source: Politifact is a non-partisan fact-checking organization the focuses mainly on US politics. You can read more about them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PolitiFact
Factcheck.org Coronavirus Coverage
Clearinghouse for all Coronavirus claims fact-checked by Factcheck.org
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About the source: Factcheck.org is a non-profit organization focused on fact-checking US politics. You can read more about them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FactCheck.org
Coronavirus Misinformation Tracking Center
Contains a list of websites currently circulating Coronavirus misinformation.
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About the source: NewsGuard produces a browser extension that rates the credibility of news sites. You can read more about them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NewsGuard

General Resources about Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic (World Health Organization)
Latest updates and information about Coronavirus from the international health community.
Coronavirus Research (National Institutes of Health)
Emerging research about Coronavirus. Caution: due to the urgent nature of the pandemic, the NIH is releasing research that has not gone through a thorough scientific vetting process. Use this resource to track research as it emerges, but expect conclusions and studies to change as they are more thoroughly vetted.
COVID Health Literacy Project (Harvard University)
Fact sheets about COVID-19 (available in 30+ languages)