What are the Topics Discussed by the Singaporean Public on About COVID-19? An Exploratory Analysis of Telegram Chats
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This study examines messages on Telegram groups to understand what the public is concerned with during the COVID-19 crisis. Using Anchored Correlation Explanation as a topic modelling technique, this study examines 48,226 messages found in five Telegram groups discussing the COVID-19 situation in Singapore. There were three topics of interest: 1) buying and selling activity involving protective equipment like masks, 2) Masks, 3) Signs and symptoms of diseases.
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