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A first look at COVID-19 information and misinformation sharing on Twitter
Arxiv
|June 19, 2020
Summary
Social media, particularly Twitter, shows a strong link between COVID-19 case spread and online conversation volume. While misinformation exists, crisis-specific themes dominate discussions about the novel coronavirus.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Media Analysis
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The rapid global spread of COVID-19 since December 2019 has led to increased public discourse.
- Understanding the nature and origin of this online conversation is crucial for public health communication.
Approach:
- This study analyzes social media (Twitter) conversations related to COVID-19.
- It examines discussion themes, geographical origins, shared myths, and connections to external web information.
- URL link analysis was employed to assess information quality.
Key Points:
- A significant spatio-temporal correlation was observed between COVID-19 case incidence and the flow of information on social media.
- Discussions frequently centered on crisis-specific themes.
- While myths and links to low-quality information were present, they were less prevalent than other topics.
Conclusions:
- Social media platforms are a key arena for COVID-19 related discussions.
- The findings provide initial insights into the dynamics of online conversation during a pandemic.
- Further research is needed to fully grasp the impact of social media on public health during health crises.
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