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Science Media Centre Malaysia is an information resource centre aimed at promoting accurate and evidence-based reporting especially on complex or controversial science issues in the media. We connect journalists to credible and articulate scientists from across various research fields. We also help scientists to communicate their research effectively and ultimately make science mainstream and accessible to the public.

[RESOURCE] The difference between coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

Posted by Su Linon 16th April 202016th April 2020in COVID-19, ResourceLeave a comment

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the name of the virus while COVID-19 is the name of the disease caused by the virus. Just like HIV and AIDS. HIV is the name of the virus and AIDS is the disease.

[RESOURCE] Journalists’ resource list for covering COVID-19

Posted by Su Linon 4th April 20205th April 2020in COVID-19, ResourceLeave a comment

We are compiling resources to help journalists cover the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapidly changing information that is emerging on this topic. This list will be updated as more resources become available.