Professional communicators have a critical role in preventing disinformation about the Coronavirus. This article includes links to useful fact based tools.

Fabricated storytelling has become commonplace in public discourse. It’s a form of fake news that erodes trust between an organisation and the public.

A breaking news story this weekend demonstrates how fake news travels thanks to human curiosity, algorithms and search. Reporting the death of an individual should be an ethical red line, whatever the media.

Public relations is on the front line in helping organisations tackle fake news. Here's how.