January 11, 2021
"In the face of bewildering developments such as the pandemic, made worse by the viral spread of fake news, our communities will increasingly look to us for help in making sense of their world." - Warren Fernandez, Editor In Chief, Straits Times President, World Editors Forum
This newsroom guide is designed to help journalists, editors, and newsrooms improve their skills in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and other future health crises. It covers newsgathering, storytelling, innovation, and issues to consider in preparation for the future. Produced with support from the Temasek Foundation, the guide includes steps and tips to improve health reporting, which are accompanied by voices from experts in the fields of reporting, storytelling, and science.