states fight disinformation during emergencies
Everyone is recognizing the challenges governments are facing with the onslaught of misinformation and disinformation. See this Government Technology article, States Work to Fight Disinformation During Emergencies I am afraid that going forward this will be a continuing battle that will not be won, but one that must be fought if facts and truth are to prevail.
Coincidentally, the Disaster Zone Podcast: Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation was just released today.