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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,112 posts)
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 08:17 PM Apr 2020

Coronavirus spawns conspiracy theories

As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, infecting millions and killing more than 153,000, conspiracy theories about its origin and treatment have also been multiplying.

Economic activity has ground to a halt as countries battle what President Trump has called “the invisible enemy,” and political leaders have themselves floated conspiracy theories about the virus, so rumors and disinformation — some spread by Russia and China — have taken root in social media.

Here are just a few of the bogus claims that have arisen during the pandemic.

Bill Gates is using the coronavirus to seize control of health care

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5G cellphone towers cause COVID-19

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U.S. soldiers introduced the coronavirus to China

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George Soros owns the Chinese lab where the coronavirus originated

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https://news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-spawns-conspiracy-theories-120017208.html

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Coronavirus spawns conspiracy theories (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2020 OP
In India, too many hindus believe muslims purposely spread it. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #1
Plenty of CT blaming Jews and/or Israel as well. Behind the Aegis Apr 2020 #2
Their mantra.. Blame Soros, Clinton and now Biden.. Who else to blame? add another? mitch96 Apr 2020 #3

mitch96

(13,821 posts)
3. Their mantra.. Blame Soros, Clinton and now Biden.. Who else to blame? add another?
Sat Apr 18, 2020, 09:38 PM
Apr 2020

Abortions cause C 19? People crossing the border causing C19? Chem trails cause C19
Birthers figured this all out years ago..
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