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To combat the “infodemic” of misinformation about COVID-19, HKUMed has been providing evidence-based information to governments and international organisations, disseminating information through our website and in media outlets around the world, reaching out to the community through social media, and providing materials to help individuals and organisations better understand how to protect themselves against this disease. Our aim is to share our know-how and expertise as widely as possible. A COMMUNITY ASSET HKUMed’s first press conference on COVID-19 was held on January 21, 2020. 26