In the face of a major epidemic, timely release authoritative information and openly and transparently respond to the concerns of the masses, which can effectively solve the problem of information asymmetry, reduce the space for the spread of false information such as rumors, and better maintain the stability of the overall social situation  For some time, relevant departments and relevant institutions have released data on confirmed, suspected, cured and dead people in a timely manner  Some Internet enterprises have used big data, cloud computing and visualization techniques to launch products such as real-time epidemic dynamics, epidemic map, co-ride patient inquiry system and fever clinic map, which simultaneously popularize the knowledge of scientific protection and effectively meet the information needs of the public
Guide the masses to treat the epidemic rationally and enhance their awareness and ability of self-protection
The openness and transparency of information meets the needs of the people for information