The COVID-19 pandemic has been a breeding ground for conspiracy theories, with fear, wealth, and social media playing a significant role in spreading misinformation. A controversial claim that the pandemic might have leaked from a Chinese laboratory resurfaced with the FBI on 28 February 2023. These theories are part of an ocean of misinformation on COVID-19 that is spreading online.
Online speculation about the origins of COVID-19 is soaring after a new report from the Energy Department concluded that the coronavirus was not a human-made virus. Misinformation related to COVID-19 constitutes an “infodemic”, as warned by the World Health Organisation. A survey found that one in seven people believe violence is a fair response to alleged conspiracies such as “15-minute cities”.
To tackle disinformation on COVID-19, it is essential to state the facts on vaccines and COVID-19, identify conspiracy theories, and report disinformation. The World Health Organization has warned that misinformation related to COVID-19 constitutes an “infodemic”. It is crucial to address these misconceptions by stating the facts on vaccines and COVID-19, identifying conspiracy theories, and reporting them effectively.
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