Misinformation and disinformation in the health space are thriving, including on COVID-19. It is important that you rely only on authoritative sources to get updated information on the COVID-19 outbreak.

This is why the European Commission has put in place some useful online tools to ensure a better-quality information about the coronavirus and the debates developing around it in all Member States.

Here is a webpage explicitly conceived to fight fake news and disinformation about this important issue: https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/health/coronavirus-response/fighting-disinformation_en.

In addition, we suggest that you follow the advice of your public health authorities, and the websites of relevant EU and international organisations, such as ECDC and WHO. You can also help by not sharing unverified information coming from dubious sources. 

Be responsible, be safe!