A small WhatsApp message could perhaps go unnoticed and even make us laugh, but when it contains bad information and is replicated dozens or hundreds of times and goes viral, it can cause a lot of damage.
COVID-19 has not only brought tough challenges for health professionals and society in general, but also confusion caused by misinformation or the "infodemic."
However, fighting these other “viruses” can be simple. You just need to have official and reliable sources on hand, and to get to them, you’re only a few clicks or a quick Google search away.
Here are some websites that offer useful and true information about the pandemic. They can also be shared easily and by doing so, you can save lives:
coronavirus.gob.mx
This is the official site of the Mexican Government about the disease. It features useful and relevant information divided into specific verticals, such as children, mental health, frequently asked questions, elderly, scientific articles, and more.
who.int/es
The Spanish language site of the World Health Organization offers an overview of the disease in the world, with an emphasis on the American continent. It’s a direct source of updated recommendations and press releases. It even has a section dedicated to fighting rumors and fake news.
unicef.org/en/
Talking to children about complex issues that even adults don't understand (such as the coronavirus) can be challenging, but the UNICEF website offers tips and advice to help you with that. An excellent complement to this site is the kids’ section on COVID-19 of the Mexican Government. In addition to the adventures of Susana Distancia, it features the Sesame Street characters talking about the virus, besides other very fun and useful materials.
UNAM Faculty of Medicine
The National Autonomous University of Mexico is one of the most important in Latin America and has a site dedicated to COVID-19. In it you will find scientific information, monitoring and video tips that you can apply at home to avoid infection.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
The CDC has a page in Spanish language to receive updates and to know what to do if you or someone in your family develop the disease.
There’s a lot of talk about COVID-19 online these days. Be sure to pay attention only to official information channels when it comes
COVID-19 has not only brought tough challenges for health professionals and society in general, but also confusion caused by misinformation or the "infodemic."
However, fighting these other “viruses” can be simple. You just need to have official and reliable sources on hand, and to get to them, you’re only a few clicks or a quick Google search away.
Here are some websites that offer useful and true information about the pandemic. They can also be shared easily and by doing so, you can save lives:
coronavirus.gob.mx
This is the official site of the Mexican Government about the disease. It features useful and relevant information divided into specific verticals, such as children, mental health, frequently asked questions, elderly, scientific articles, and more.
who.int/es
The Spanish language site of the World Health Organization offers an overview of the disease in the world, with an emphasis on the American continent. It’s a direct source of updated recommendations and press releases. It even has a section dedicated to fighting rumors and fake news.
unicef.org/en/
Talking to children about complex issues that even adults don't understand (such as the coronavirus) can be challenging, but the UNICEF website offers tips and advice to help you with that. An excellent complement to this site is the kids’ section on COVID-19 of the Mexican Government. In addition to the adventures of Susana Distancia, it features the Sesame Street characters talking about the virus, besides other very fun and useful materials.
UNAM Faculty of Medicine
The National Autonomous University of Mexico is one of the most important in Latin America and has a site dedicated to COVID-19. In it you will find scientific information, monitoring and video tips that you can apply at home to avoid infection.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
The CDC has a page in Spanish language to receive updates and to know what to do if you or someone in your family develop the disease.
There’s a lot of talk about COVID-19 online these days. Be sure to pay attention only to official information channels when it comes