With facts without fear: Why responsible journalism is powerful in crisis

To mark the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, journalists talk about how upholding the profession becomes more important than ever

History will remember Covid-19 through pictures, accounts of those lived to share their experiences, and reports filed by journalists across the globe, many of whom are putting their lives at risk to cover the pandemic from the front lines.

With coronavirus spreading to all parts of the globe, the task of documenting and reporting the news to millions has kept media on its toes despite the risks of contracting the virus. Journalism has always called for reporting from the field, especially during a crisis.

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