Online rumors during the COVID-19 pandemic: co-evolution of themes and emotions.

Front Public Health · 2024 · PMC11196962 · PMID 38919926

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a decreasing trendno p-value reported

Conversely, rumors inducing panic spread along with negative sentiments, showing a decreasing trend in popularity.

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an increasing trendno p-value reported

Rumors related to epidemic control showed an increasing trend in popularity, as effective implementation of control measures reduced the spread of the virus and alleviated public concerns.

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