Explore the challenges of communicating statistics and risk during the COVID-19 pandemic in this 41-minute conference talk by Professor David Spiegelhalter. Examine the trustworthiness of official information releases, focusing on case and death statistics. Learn how to use background actuarial risk to gain perspective on current risks. Discover insights on misinformation, media communication, and the role of academics in public discourse. Gain valuable lessons on trustworthy communication of sensitive topics, the use of confidence intervals, and effective science communication through various channels, including social media.