Understand the historical context of the crisis.
As with any unfolding news story, it is important to consider the source. Read from a variety of sources, verify outlandish or surprising reports, and remember that as events are happening, no one has the whole story.
Hitting a paywall when you're reading news online? Look for articles in library databases.
The following sources are from the top/middle of the Ad Fontes Media Media Bias Chart. See library databases if content is not freely available.