I hear so much about COVID-19 every day. How do I know what to believe and who to trust?

There is so much information out there about COVID, vaccines, masks, etc. It can quickly become overwhelming. Here are some tips to help sort out the most reliable information:

– Check the source. Even if it’s from someone you trust (like friends and family), check to see where they found the information.
– Check the date. We are learning more about COVID every day, and the more recent the information, the more accurate it is.
– Read the whole article. Headlines are often designed to be sensational, and they rarely tell the whole story.
– Ask yourself, am I being persuaded by emotions or facts? Is there evidence to back the information?
– Remember, everyone has biases. This is where data can help us to look past our own opinions to try and figure out what is true.

SOURCE: https://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/ (Fact Check)

Updated 02/28/2022