Outbreak genomics in the age of Twitter

• Twitter increased the dissemination of the first genome sequence associated with COVID-19 to determine the transmission of the virus
• Twitter allowed for easy sharing of bioinformatic freeware and protocols

Open-source epidemiology: early COVID-19 line listing and epidemic parameter estimation through social media

• The use Twitter in crowd-sourcing line-list case data collected from open data sources and media reports
• Scientific commentary on datasets allowed for meticulous dissemination and interpretation of published estimates

Snakes and ladders: the opportunities and challenges of Twitter in scientific conduct and communication during public health emergencies

• Twitter also allowed counterpoints to be raised, discussed, and even accepted by the scientific community due to discussions and dissemination of literature
• Continue to be wary of the rapid communication via Twitter