Abstract
This chapter succinctly highlights and synthesises the diverse global input from 23 chapters that draw attention to the many new and recurring COVID-19 communication challenges. The chapter addresses a common theme throughout the book: the matter of trust and how trust plays into the impact and relevance of all communication efforts. The chapter threads the importance of trust in communication and public health with specific reference to the areas of news journalism, social media and community engagement. It concludes a rich collection of theoretical and practical conversations around pandemic communication in a way that invites us to think about the weight of responsibility of communicating COVID-19.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Communicating COVID-19 |
Subtitle of host publication | Media, Trust, and Public Engagement |
Editors | Monique Lewis, Eliza Govender, Kate Holland |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan Cham |
Chapter | 24 |
Pages | 481-490 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031412370 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031412363 |
Publication status | Published - 5 Jan 2024 |