Week Three: Getting the Word Out. How do we Communicate during a Pandemic?
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Live at 6:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public.
We could see COVID-19 as a common enemy to unite us, yet several responses to the pandemic have resulted in misinformation that creates confusion, hostility, and even violence. Antagonism around how we define the crisis caused by COVID-19 inspires outrage toward mask and vaccine mandates, lockdowns, school and business closures. To make matters worse, global leaders have manipulated information, undermined trust in vaccines, and advanced political agendas by politicizing public health responses.
This evening’s expert panel will measure how effective public health information and policy have been communicated by governments, public health officials, media, and civic organizations. They will also discuss ways to combat misinformation as we make our way through the pandemic. Join us to continue our survey course on how the complexities and challenges of the crisis impact and impede our ability to fight the pandemic.
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