Infodemic: The Epidemic of Information during COVID19

ABSTRACT

India is one of the world’s worst affected countries due to COVID-19 pandemic. The world is struggling to fight against centuries pandemic. Globally governments have been imposed lockdown and restrictions to control situation and minimize spread of infection. Social media was found the most practical and efficient medium to share information and opinions about pandemic. At time of social distancing, social media helped people to share their feelings and find support. Same time overuse of social media platform created panic and misinformation across countries. People sharing unconfirmed information about covid pandemic and governments were found it difficult to handle. © 2022, MedSci Publications. All rights reserved.