With more than half of the world staying at home and the economic impact of COVID-19 growing, examining the role of media both during and after the pandemic is more important than ever. Industries are scrambling to adapt and find their place in this new reality amidst shifting technology and consumer behavior. News media play an indispensable role. Yet, news outlets and online media platforms are now offering at times conflicting information to audiences. How can the news media ensure factual, verifiable information is delivered to the public? What proactive actions should the media--and the social media platforms and messaging apps through which many access the news--take to curb the rise of "fake news" and disinformation? And what is the responsibility of consumers of media?