Irish woman didn’t die from Coronavirus, news outlet retracts
In Ireland this month, a woman named Betty Ryan died. Her death received prominent news coverage as restrictions to limit…
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How to report on Coronavirus: Asian American Journalists Association tips
The Asian American Journalists Association issued guidance for journalists covering coronavirus. The organization recommended against using photographs of people wearing…
Fake quote in Coronavirus article? National Enquirer to correct
The grocery store tabloid National Enquirer published an article claiming the Ohio-based Dr. Keith Armitage recommended elderberry syrup or tea…
Car splashing police officer video staged, Sun corrects & unpublishes
At least two UK news outlets reported on a staged video as if it were real. The video showed car…
Guardian readers Editor on Covering Coronavirus News
The Guardian readers editors looked at how the Guardian has covered coronavirus news. The Guardian's readers editor, Elisabeth Ribbans, wrote…
Was UK man really killed by Yorkshire pudding?
The UK Daily Star reported that a man was killed by a Yorkshire pudding after choking. But the man's daughter…
Corrections: North Dakota vs South Dakota, Picasso & Steve Wynn,
1. Balkan versus Baltics: A March 17 New York Times correction mixed up where Albania is. The correction reads: "An article on…
Why CBC says documentary on Trial co-produced by lawyer’s daughter not conflict of interest
Was it a conflict of interest for Canadian Broadcast News to air a documentary about a murder trial co-produced by…
The Hindu releases ebook on Coronavirus, readers editor reviews coverage
The readers editor of The Hindu, an English-language daily newspaper based in India, addressed the newspaper's coverage of the coronavirus…
How many Coronavirus deaths? More COVID-19 mistakes
A roundup of noteworthy media errors in reporting on the coronavirus pandemic. National Public Radio erred in reporting on the…