Coronavirus hysteria exposes science journalism in SA
From fake news to fake remedies, science reporting in SA’s media should help, not hinder, in times such as these
10 March 2020 - 18:15
We all know that science news reporting in the SA media does not enjoy the same status as other beats such as politics, crime, sport and business.
The coronavirus, or Covid-19, has hit SA shores along with mass public hysteria from all corners of the country. Retailers and pharmacies are battling to keep up with demand for hand sanitisers and surgical masks, as stock flies off the shelves amid increasing panic over the spread of the virus...
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