Table 4.

Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) report rules by the Korean Journalist Association

Korean journalist association 「COVID-19 report rules」 (2020.2.21.)
1.When covering and reporting on Corona 19, don't forget that the most important thing is the safety of reporters themselves. In order to do this, it is necessary to receive sufficient safety equipment such as masks in consultation with the company.
2.The official name provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) is “Coronavirus Infection-19 (Corona19)”. Please use the official name for press and broadcast. The World Health Organization recommends against the use of disease names that include geographic location, human names, animal and food types, culture, inhabitants, citizens, industries, or occupational groups through the 2015 standard guidelines. This is because the use of “○○ pneumonia” with local names can lead to misunderstandings or assumptions about certain groups according to their nation, religion, or ethnicity, can cause hateful and racist emotions, and may cause excessive fear.
3.Refrain from reporting and broadcasting false information regarding Corona19, which is spreading rapidly through YouTube or irritating reports and broadcasts that may cause human rights violations and social aversion and anxiety