The results of a survey published by in March 2020 reveals where people in the United Kingdom (UK) are getting their information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. News outlets are the most popular source of information with ** percent, followed by social media. The fact that so many people are finding coronavirus information and advice on social media will be a concern for many, considering how easily fake news can travel.
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Brandwatch. (March 4, 2020). Where do you get your coronavirus information from? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 18, 2026, from /statistics/1102623/coronavirus-information-sources-uk/
Brandwatch. "Where do you get your coronavirus information from?." Chart. March 4, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 18, 2026. /statistics/1102623/coronavirus-information-sources-uk/
Brandwatch. (2020). Where do you get your coronavirus information from?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 18, 2026. /statistics/1102623/coronavirus-information-sources-uk/
Brandwatch. "Where Do You Get Your Coronavirus Information From?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 4 Mar 2020, /statistics/1102623/coronavirus-information-sources-uk/
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Where do you get your coronavirus information from? [Graph], Brandwatch, March 4, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1102623/coronavirus-information-sources-uk/
