Journalism and the Coronavirus Pandemic

This book explores how the Covid-19 pandemic triggered profound changes in the practice and consumption of digital journalism. Featuring original research from around the globe, the volume examines key challenges of covering the pandemic from Zimbabwe to China and the UK. The research shows that the pandemic amplified threats to press freedom. At the same time, it took an emotional toll on journalists, who worried about their exposure to Covid-19 and dealt with challenges associated with a growi