Newsy Poll: 7 In 10 Say Keeping Up With COVID News Is Overwhelming

The video discusses the overwhelming nature of COVID-19 news and how it leads people to focus on negative outcomes, potentially causing them to seek misinformation. Experts highlight the simplicity of misinformation compared to complex scientific facts, making it spread easily. Fact checkers face challenges in combating misinformation. To alleviate this, experts suggest changing information sources from social media to more authoritative ones, as platforms are working to address the crisis but can't cover everything.

What is a common reaction among people when overwhelmed by COVID-19 news?

• They ignore the news completely.

• They focus on potential solutions.

• They think about all possible bad outcomes.

• They seek out more virus-related news.

Why does misinformation spread more easily than scientific facts?

• It is endorsed by experts.

• It is more entertaining.

• It aligns with people's biases and is simpler.

• It is more frequently updated.

What challenge do fact-checkers face in the context of COVID-19 misinformation?

• Over-reliance on social media platforms.

• Inability to access scientific data.

• Difficulty in reaching everyone with accurate information.

• Lack of resources to verify facts.

What is one suggested way to alleviate the overwhelming feeling caused by COVID-19 misinformation?

• Ignoring all news about the virus.

• Relying on social media for updates.

• Trusting only local news channels.

• Switching to authoritative sources for information.

What efforts are platforms making to address the COVID-19 misinformation crisis?

• They are banning all COVID-19 related content.

• They are being more aggressive in their approach.

• They are reducing the number of updates.

• They are collaborating with entertainment channels.