The Swine Flu Virus

Yesterday, Both Fox News and CNN have been providing continuous coverage on the recent epidemic: The Swine Virus. The Swine Flu Virus, a virus which has now become a global epidemic, has effected countries such as Mexico, United States, and France. Both CNN and Fox News provide their viewers with similar coverage such as what viewers can do to stay healthy, guidance from professionals, and key facts that involve the virus itself. As we discussed in class, during crises, news channels provide extensive and informative coverage on crises.
After watching both Fox News and CNN, I had visited their websites to find more similarities on their coverage of the The Swine Virus.

On both CNN and Fox News, reporters provide their readers with the latest news and coverage regarding the virus. On the front page of the networks' websites, The Swine Virus is the main breaking story. Both CNN and Fox News provide their readers with a Q/A page regarding the virus. Both networks had interviewed the same medical experts for advice and how viewers can stay protected from the virus. They continue their coverage by providing their readers and viewers with detailed information on recent cases that have been identified in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. They also provide their viewers with the latest school closings in the United States.

Overall, I feel that when the United States is faced with an epidemic or severe crisis, both CNN and Fox News tend to provide their readers with similar coverage. In my opinion, I prefer objective coverage over partisan coverage. I feel that if an individual watches solely Fox News or CNN, they will formulate biased opinions based on the partisan information that they are seeking. When watching new programs, I like to flip the channel to seek information from different networks to gain information from different points of view. In conclusion, I feel that during crises like The Swine Virus Epidemic, networks tend to provide similar coverage to their viewers.

For more information concerning The Swine Virus, visit CNN and Fox News for continuous coverage concerning this rising epidemic.

May the force be with you,
Lauren