Few stories underline to readers that the research cited is uncertain

Stories by number of devices used to tell readers research cited is preliminary

Based on a scientific study sample of 521 stories that reported on Covid preprints between Jan 1 2020 and April 30 2020 in 15 news outlets.

Chart: Press Gazette Source: Fleerackers, Riedlinger, Moorhead, Ahmad and Alperin (2021)