As an increasing number of individuals get their news from social media platforms, misinformation continues to spread quicker than the truth. In a report published in Science, researchers found that misinformation spreads faster and to more people than truthful information. Also, when a major news event happens - like the pandemic - misinformation skyrockets, according to NPR. Despite all this, there are still ways that you can prevent the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
For reliable, updated information, visit the WHO, the CDC, your state health department website, or fact-checkers such as Snopes.