“Infodemic” in a pandemic: COVID-19 conspiracy theories in an african country

“Infodemic” in a pandemic: COVID-19 conspiracy theories in an african country

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), being the first pandemic to occur in the digital communications era, is rife with “infodemic” of misinformation and conspiracy theories. This article explored popular conspiracy theories about COVID-19 in Nigeria and highlighted the sources of COVID...

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Main Authors: Olusoji S Olatunji, Olusola Ayandele, Doyin Ashirudeen, Oluwatosin S Olaniru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Social Health and Behavior
Subjects:
conspiracy theories
coronavirus disease 2019
infodemic
media
nigeria centre for diseases control
Online Access:http://www.shbonweb.com/article.asp?issn=2589-9767;year=2020;volume=3;issue=4;spage=152;epage=157;aulast=

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