As the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, local broadcasters keep adapting to meet the needs of their communities. When scammers try to take advantage of confusion and disinformation to target those seeking testing, assistance and more, the consistent, reliable reporting of local broadcasters is a key line of defense.

Visit We Are Broadcasters to see some of the stories of local stations combating scams and providing trusted, expert information on COVID-19.

NAB provides the Vaccine Toolkit to assist broadcasters in the fight against COVID-19, including scams and disinformation. Broadcasters can find campaigns and messaging, local and national experts, talking points and dedicated tools to reach their communities.

As the most trusted source of news to the majority of Americans, radio and TV stations have a special role in reaching their communities with this lifesaving reporting. It’s a commitment broadcasters take seriously in newsrooms across the country every single day.