As with anything there are tons of misinformation and conspiracy theories on social media with regards to the Coronavirus. Here are some more trustworthy sources for information than that so-called doctor dude you follow on Twitter:
The CDC has a dedicated site for COVID-19 which covers symptoms, guidance and frequently asked questions in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. They also have a Spanish version of this site as well.
For updates on reported cases by state and infections and death toll, check out the CDC’s Cases and Deaths by State page.
You can also follow CDC updates via social media:
The World Health Organization has also created a website for Coronavirus disease 2019. You can also access WHO updates via their various social media platforms:
If you’re looking for information with regards to your state’s response to the pandemic and quarantine guidelines, links to all state Public Health Department websites can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.html
The National Institutes of Health also has a dedicated page for COVID-19 as well as links to clinical trials and news releases.
Visual Capitalist has a list of 7 best COVID-19 resources to help users gain a better understanding of the virus and Global Citizen also put together a list of sites that provide reliable information.
Smithsonian Magazine has an article on how to avoid falling into the COVID-19 misinformation trap (applicable to just about any topic and source of sketchy info).
Misinformation can spread as fast and be as harmful–well, as a virus like COVID-19, so seek out trusted sources when vetting and sharing information.