As the coronavirus outbreak in the United States worsens, you might expect the presidential administration to take to the airwaves to disseminate vital information about the disease. But under President Donald Trump, viewers wanting to hear from officials would be most likely to find them on Fox News Channel, Fox Business, or Fox News Sunday.

Fox-affiliated networks have hosted administration officials more times than all other networks combined since Vice President Mike Pence was named to lead the White House’s coronavirus response, with 58% of all administration interviews that mentioned coronavirus taking place on Fox News, Fox Business, or Fox News Sunday.

Trump’s administration has taken to Fox News for a safe harbor since the beginning of his presidency, but now that approach comes when Fox News and Fox Business personalities are minimizing the risks and dangers of COVID-19. As administration officials flock to Fox -- a network known for not challenging the president -- the danger of repeating Trump’s falsehoods about the disease only intensifies.

Media Matters reviewed appearances by Trump administration officials since February 27 on the major broadcast, cable news, and cable business networks in segments that at least mentioned coronavirus. Out of 51 total interviews with Trump officials, 30 have been on Fox-affiliated networks.