Protesters demanding Florida businesses and government reopen, march in downtown Orlando on April 17.

Protesters demanding Florida businesses and government reopen, march in downtown Orlando on April 17. John Raoux/AP

GovExec Daily: How Officials Can Fight Disinformation About COVID-19

Emma Coleman joins the podcast to discuss the ways governments can refute conspiracy theories that come up during crises like the pandemic.

During a public health crisis, information is paramount and erroneous information spreads like wildfire. Government and health officials need to get the correct information to the public and, more importantly, get the public to listen to the science and ignore or discount the conspiracy theories or disinformation

Route Fifty's Emma Coleman joined the podcast to explain how public officials can combat information while keeping the public safe.

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