A Scope Analysis of  the Conspiracy Theories during the Pandemic 

In a period of uncertainty, fear, and continuous talks from experts presenting facts, conspiracy theories have been thriving. For over a year, conspiracy theories have emerged ranging from explanations over the source of the virus to controversial suggestions of how to protect the public from potential infection.

Among other theories, some of the prevalent conspiracy rumors that circulated over the spread of the coronavirus are:

• The epidemic seen as a hoax
• The laboratory creation of the virus and its deliberate spread to serve as a bioweapon
• The role of the 5G technologies in the spread of the virus
• Vaccination as a control or monitoring tool of the public on a global scale

Of course, setting a straight line of what is fake or real is quite essential, especially when this entails such a sensitive matter as the value of health and human life. Misinformation not only undermines the global response to the pandemic but also endangers social unity. This is why policymakers should pay extra attention to the debunking of circulating myths, which will empower social cohesion and cooperation.

Before this article gets deeper into the roots of the Covid-19 theories, it is essential to explore the definition of the conspiracy theories. Read more