In times of crisis, particularly in the age of social media and the viral spread of misinformation, it can be difficult for people to know what information to trust and whom to listen to. Many public health experts are calling the coronavirus outbreak an "infodemic," in which the public overshares information, some of it false or misleading, that can result in more-deadly consequences. Yet in the face of this, local government leaders must take decisive action and instill confidence.
Image: SENIORS LIVING ALONE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS., FROM THE CDC'S SOCIAL VULNERABILITY INDEX MAP. (MAP COURTESY OF ESRI)
