COVID-19 Reflections by Siliconeer Gen-Z Team https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo It's time to reflect. The COVID-19 Pandemic brought forth many social issues that have to be taken care of. One of the biggest drivers is misinformation. We are trying to gather information on how misinformation spreads generation to generation and what kind of misinformation spread throughout the pandemic. Your responses are much appreciated and will help us making a real and accurate report of the South Asian community during the depths of the pandemic. en-us 2022-05-25 19:34:39 UTC 2022-06-09 00:30:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2615.png We need your help with these questions. siliconeer https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201206900
  • Please identify whether you are a Gen-Z (Born 1997-2012), Millennials (Born 1981-1996), or other?
  • What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters?
  • What are your thoughts on wearing masks to avoid COVID-19 exposure?
  • Do you believe you have faced any misinformation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines, and/or masks?
  • If you believe you have seen misinformation, where did the information come from and what do you believe is the impact of this information?
  • Optional: Do you mind sharing your gender, general location (Ex: Bay Area, CA), ethnicity, education level, and/or age?

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    ]]>     2022-05-26 18:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201206900     COVID Misinformation Response https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201433395 1. Gen-Z
    2. The COVID-19 vaccines and boosters were very helpful in curbing the spread of COVID-19. Even though the cases are rising, the virus is not as deadly, as it was in the beginning.
    3. I would follow the local safety guidelines. If cases are high, I will wear a mask. If cases are low and I feel safe, my mask comes off.
    4. I have faced a lot of misinformation regarding the importance of masking and vaccines.
    5. Social media posts, older relatives, family friends, and many other people downplayed the importance of masking.
    6. Male, East Bay, CA, Indian, Undergraduate, age is 21.


    ]]>     2022-05-26 23:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201433395     COVID Misinfo Response https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201682822 1. Gen-Z
    2. I support COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. I think everyone should be getting vaccines and boosters, as they are free and accessible. I believe in the science.
    3. I think it is important to follow the current mask guidelines, but in general, I support masks. Masks are an important method of stopping the spread.
    4. I have seen misinformation, but I have been able to identify the misinformation as fake. The misinformation revolved around the effectiveness of masks and vaccines, and the severity of covid as a whole.
    5. The information came from the Trump administration, social media, and some news outlets. The impact is that some people actually are tricked by the misinfo, and make bad uninformed decisions.
    6. Male, Bay Area CA, India, Grade 10, 16 years old]]>     2022-05-27 03:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201682822     COVID Misinformation https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201874460 1. Gen-Z
    2. We are able to more outgoing because of how well the vaccines and boosters mitigated the spread of the virus. So yeah, they work.
    3. I tend to wear a mask regardless, unless I am with friends that I have been meeting with.
    4. Misinformation about anything is ubiqitous and no less for COVID 
    5. Social media, misimformed people/relatives, Whatsapp
    6. Male, Bay Area, CA, Indian, 10th grade high schooler, 16.]]>     2022-05-27 06:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2201874460     https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2204508499 1. Gen Z
    2. I think the covid-19 vaccines and boosters are important to take, since they can lessen the effects of the virus. 
    3. I still carry a mask everywhere I go, usually outdoors I don’t feel the need to wear it all the time, but indoors they always go on regardless of the amount of cases. Wearing a mask is a good protective measure.
    4. Personally, I don’t know if I’ve faced a lot of misinformation, but I have seen countless opinions on masks and vaccines on sites like Twitter, where anyone can express their thoughts about anything. If I have seen any misinformation, it’s mostly through apps like Twitter. 
    5. I think misinformation can cause either too much fear or too much lenience during the wrong time, and as a result it can cause more lives to be lost due to carelessness. 
    6. Female, east Bay Area, indian, 12th grade,

    ]]>     2022-05-30 10:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2204508499     My Response https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2215366626 1. Gen-z
    2. Covid-vaccines and boosters are essential in our fight to make Covid-19 have minimal danger. 
    3. Masks also aid our fight and they should be worn in high-risk of transmission places. 
    4. I don’t think that I have read any misinformation about Covid-19. 
    5. N/A
    6. Male, Indian, Bay Area, CA, High school. ]]>     2022-06-08 19:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/siliconeer/covid_misinfo/wish/2215366626