100 COVID-19 Myths-Conspiracy Theories Busted

100 COVID-19 Myths and conspiracy theories busted. All information added is from verified and trusted sources.

1.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 or the corona virus disease doesn’t exist.

Fact: No, it isn’t

• Nothing could be further from the truth. COVID-19 is real; thousands have died, and millions of people around the world are suffering from it.

2.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is a biological weapon:

Fact: No, it isn’t

• No, it is not, nor is it lab-created. No humans have the capability to create such a deadly virus, especially without a cure. Hundreds of scientists around the world have conducted their own research and proven that the coronavirus disease is from nature.

3.Conspiracy Theory – COVID -19 Created by pharmaceutical industry to boost their sales:

Fact: No, they aren’t

• Totally fake. Even the pharmaceutical industry is suffering during this pandemic. People who claim otherwise should sit and reflect. Respect the medical community instead of being a keyboard warrior and spreading fake news.

4.Conspiracy Theory – 5G is the reason for COVID-19:

Fact: No, they aren’t

• This is a senseless claim. 5G consists of waves and does not spread biological material to infect you. This theory has been totally debunked.

5.Conspiracy Theory – Bill gates wants to sell vaccines so he created corona virus disease.

Fact: No, not true

• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is playing a key role in fighting this pandemic. It is important that people keep their thoughts to themselves and stop spreading fake and imaginary theories.

6.Conspiracy Theory – Hand dryers can kill coronavirus:

Fact: No, it isn’t

• “No, hand dryers are not effective at killing coronavirus. However, proper handwashing using alcohol-based hand sanitizers or soap and water helps remove coronavirus from your hands.

7.Conspiracy Theory – Alcohol or Drugs like Cocaine can kill Coronavirus.

Fact: No, they aren’t

• Nothing could be further from the truth. There is no proof that alcohol or drugs can kill viruses. French authorities were forced to dispel rumors that cocaine can kill viruses after a series of fake news stories began circulating online.

8.Conspiracy Theory – Packages from China are dangerous:

Fact: No, it isn’t

• Fake / False: As usual, conspiracy theorists are at work. China is not trying to spread the virus. Even if there were a one-in-a-million chance that China was spreading the virus through packages, the WHO (World Health Organization) has studied how long viruses survive on packages and surfaces, and it has proven that viruses do not remain in a contagious state on packages for long.

9.Conspiracy Theory – Spraying alcohol and chlorine can kill coronavirus:

           

Fact: No, they aren’t

• False: Taking an alcohol or chlorine shower will not kill coronavirus. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes and mucous membranes (i.e., eyes and mouth), warns the WHO.

10.Conspiracy Theory – Miracle mineral solution kills the virus:

Fact: No, they aren’t

• QAnon theorists have suggested drinking a ‘miracle solution’ to kill the virus. This is 100% false. The virus spreads through both the mouth and nose. Even if some miracle solution could kill the virus in your mouth, it would not eliminate the viruses in your nasal passages or those that have already entered your body.

11.Conspiracy Theory – Garlic or Onion kills coronavirus:

     

Fact: No, they aren’t

• FALSE: Garlic and onion do have some antibiotic or antimicrobial properties, but there is no evidence that they will protect you against coronavirus.

12.Conspiracy Theory – Covering up with DIY masks and protection is a good idea.

Fact: No, it isn’t

• FALSE. The web is awash with images of people wearing everything from face masks made of fruit to full-face helmets forged from recycled water bottles. Meanwhile, sales of paper masks have skyrocketed. Do any of these preventive methods actually work? No. Water bottles and plastic bags worn over the head pose a potential suffocation risk. Even surgical masks are unlikely to help. They are designed to keep droplets in, not out, and need to be changed frequently.

13.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is no worse than the flu.

Fact: No, it isn’t

• The overall profile of COVID-19 is more serious. Different countries have reported varying mortality rates, and the case fatality rate in the U.S. appears to be around 2.6%.
• While scientists are still determining the exact mortality rate based on developing data, it is likely to be many times higher than that of the seasonal flu.

14.Conspiracy Theory – You don’t need to wear a mask.

Fact: No, not true

• Masks are the most important way to prevent you from getting COVID-19, as it is airborne in close proximity. Masks have long been known to be an effective means of what epidemiologists call source control (preventing a sick person from spreading a disease to others). A recent analysis published in The Lancet looked at more than 170 studies and found that face masks can prevent COVID-19 infection. It has also been widely established that people can be infected with and spread COVID-19 without ever developing symptoms, which is why everyone should wear a mask to prevent asymptomatic individuals from spreading the virus.

15.Conspiracy Theory – Wealthy elites are using the virus to profit from vaccines.

Fact: No, they aren’t

• Wealthy elites have better things to do than spread viruses and create pandemics. In fact, many elites have suffered from the current COVID-19 pandemic.

16.Conspiracy Theory – Everyone with COVID-19 dies.

Fact: No, not true

• This is false. COVID-19 is fatal for a small percentage of people who develop the illness.
• The WHO has reported that around 80% of people with COVID-19 experience a relatively mild form of the illness and do not need specialist treatment in a hospital. Mild symptoms may include a fever, a cough, a sore throat, tiredness, and shortness of breath.

17.Conspiracy Theory – Hydroxychloroquine is an effective treatment.

Fact: No, it isn’t

• • Initial research suggested that hydroxychloroquine was effective against COVID-19. However, later research proved that hydroxychloroquine provided little protection. Still, there are many, including President Trump, who believe hydroxychloroquine is effective against COVID-19.
  • If this scenario were true, one would expect the percentage of positive tests to decrease over time. However, numerous analyses have shown the opposite.

18.Conspiracy Theory – Herd immunity will protect us from COVID 19.

Fact: No, not true

• There is a fundamental flaw with this approach: experts estimate that roughly 60 to 70 percent of people would need to get COVID-19 for herd immunity to be possible. Given the high mortality rate of the disease, allowing it to infect that many people could lead to millions of deaths. That tragedy is what happened during the 1918 influenza pandemic, in which at least 50 million people are thought to have perished.

19.Conspiracy Theory – Ayurveda or Siddha medicines can cure COVID-19.

Fact: No, they aren’t

• Ayurveda and Siddha medicines contain some beneficial herbs that can help improve your immune system, but there is no proof they can cure or prevent COVID-19. This theory is promoted by some in countries like India. Experts have debunked this conspiracy theory.

20.Conspiracy Theory – Conspiracy by CDC to prevent re-election of President trump:

Fact: No, not true

• The CDC has no role in this. In fact, we should all stand by the CDC for their hard work during this pandemic. Throwing mud at them through conspiracy theories is demeaning.

21.Conspiracy Theory – Food items from china spreads COVID-19.

Fact: No, not true

• No, they don’t. In fact, food from China is safer since they were the first to control the pandemic.

22.Conspiracy Theory – You can catch the coronavirus from urine and feces.

Fact: No, not true

• This is false, but the jury is still out on the research. According to Prof. John Edmunds from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the U.K.
• It isn’t a very pleasant thought, but every time you swallow, you swallow mucus from your upper respiratory tract. In fact, this is an important defensive mechanism. It sweeps viruses and bacteria down into our gut, where they are denatured in the acid conditions of our stomach. ‘With modern, highly sensitive detection mechanisms, we can detect these viruses in feces. Usually, the viruses we detect in this way are not infectious to others, as they have been destroyed by our gut.

23.Conspiracy Theory – Warm weather will stop COVID-19.

Fact: No, not true

• According to the CDC, ‘It is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of COVID-19. Some other viruses, like those that cause the common cold and flu, spread more during cold weather months, but that does not mean it is impossible to become sick with these viruses during other months. There is much more to learn about the transmissibility, severity, and other features associated with COVID-19, and investigations are ongoing.

24.Conspiracy Theory – Mosquitoes or Ticks can spread coronavirus

 

Fact: No, they aren’t

• • This is FALSE. There is no scientific evidence that mosquitoes or ticks spread COVID-19.

  25.Conspiracy Theory – Vitamin D prevents infection.

  

• Fact: No, not true

  • False. Taking vitamin D supplements does not prevent you from getting COVID-19.

  26.Conspiracy Theory – ZINC stops COVID-19.

  

• Fact: No, not true

  • This is a rumor; do not believe it. Zinc will not stop COVID-19.

  27.Conspiracy Theory – Thermal scanners can diagnose the coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, they aren’t

  • Thermal scanners can detect whether someone has a fever, which might result from any number of health issues.

  28.Conspiracy Theory – Home remedies can protect or cure COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, they aren’t

  • Home remedies do not cure or protect you against COVID-19. The WHO generally recommends good rest in isolation for up to 15 days for young, healthy individuals without comorbidities.

  29.Conspiracy Theory – Antibiotics kill the coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, they aren’t

  • Antibiotics don’t kill viruses; they only kill bacteria. There is no way antibiotics can provide any protection from the coronavirus.

  30.Conspiracy Theory – Only older adults and people with preexisting conditions are at risk of infections and complications.

  Fact: No, not true

  • SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can transmit to people of any age. However, older adults and individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.
  • While people under 40, including children, are less likely to become severely ill with COVID-19, the disease can lead to complications and death in anyone.

  31.Conspiracy Theory – SARS-CoV-2 is just a mutated form of the common cold virus.

  

  Fact: No, it isn’t

  • The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is part of a large group of coronaviruses. Coronaviruses primarily survive in wild animals. All coronaviruses have spiky proteins on their surface, which is why they are called coronavirus.
  • In rare cases, mutated coronaviruses jump from animals, like bats, to humans directly or through intermediary hosts. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and SARS-CoV-2 are caused by coronaviruses that jump from animals to humans. We call this zoonotic origin.

  32.Conspiracy Theory – Children cannot get COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • Anyone, of any age, can develop the infection that causes COVID-19. The initial phases of the pandemic were more targeted towards older individuals, but with the new, fast-spreading mutated virus strain, which is affecting younger individuals more, this myth has been busted. Children are susceptible to COVID-19 just like everyone else.

  33.Conspiracy Theory – Cats and dogs can spread the coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • There have been several reports of pets developing the infection, including in the U.S. In most cases, the pets became sick after coming into contact with people who had COVID-19.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ‘There is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • Scientists are debating the importance of these cases in animals. For instance, Jonathan Ball, a professor of molecular virology at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, says: ‘We have to differentiate between real infection and just detecting the presence of the virus. I still think it’s questionable how relevant it is to the human outbreak, as most of the global outbreak has been driven by human-to-human transmission.

  34.Conspiracy Theory – Face masks always protect against the coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, it will not

  • It’s not always the case. It depends on your surroundings. If you are in high-risk areas, like COVID-patient care or a healthcare worker who works with COVID-19 patients, it is important to wear high-quality masks that provide more protection.
  • It has been proven that surgical and N95 masks provide more protection. The right mask can protect you, but masks don’t always provide 100% protection against COVID-19. Social distancing and hand hygiene are also important. This theory has been debunked.

  35.Conspiracy Theory – Hand dryers kill the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • Hand dryers do not kill the virus related to COVID-19. Washing your hands with soap or using good hand sanitizers for more than 15 seconds will kill the coronavirus on your hands.

  36.Conspiracy Theory – COVID – 19 Is a population control scheme by secret government organizations.

  Fact: No, not true

  • False: Most of the Western countries have their population well under control. There are hundreds of ways to raise awareness and control the population. You don’t have to unleash a pandemic to control the population. There is not a drop of truth in this claim.

  37.Conspiracy Theory – COVID 19 is a spy scheme.

  

  Fact: No, it isn’t

  • False: COVID-19 was not invented; it spreads from a coronavirus infection that jumped from wild animals to humans. Just because countries implement lockdowns to control the virus spread doesn’t mean the government invented COVID-19 to spy on us or control us.

  38.Conspiracy Theory – CIA is behind COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, they aren’t

  • The most accepted finding about COVID-19 is that it originated in a wet market in Wuhan, China. It has also been proven that it comes from nature. Where did the CIA come into the picture? Does the CIA run wet markets? Does the CIA create genetically modified bats to fly around spreading viruses?

  39.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 has HIV virus code.

  

  Fact: No, it isn’t

  • False: HIV has nothing to do with COVID-19. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease similar to the common flu but far more dangerous and contagious.

  40.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 can be spread by Genetically modified mosquitoes.

  Fact: No, not true

  • False: There is no evidence that COVID-19 spreads through mosquitoes. It can only spread through water droplets, either from someone speaking or coughing, or through contaminated surfaces.

  41.Conspiracy Theory – Jews spread COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, they don’t

  • False: Anti-Semitism has existed for hundreds of years. Conspiracy theorists supporting anti-Semitism will always take advantage of vulnerable situations to blame Jews. This pandemic is no exception. Anyone can get COVID-19. If you take the right precautions, like wearing effective masks, practicing social distancing, and hand sanitization, no one can give you COVID-19, whether it’s Jews or even God.

  42.Conspiracy Theory – Muslims maliciously avoid social distancing.

  

• Fact: No, they aren’t

  • Since the Twin Towers attack, everything has been blamed on Muslims. Of course, some conspiracy theorists will find ways to blame Muslims. No, Muslims don’t spread COVID-19. There are many Muslims, like the rest of us, who are equally concerned about the COVID-19 disease. The Muslim world has lost many lives to COVID, so let’s not blame them.

  43.Conspiracy Theory – The WHO already has a vaccine and are withholding it.

  Fact: No,  they don’t

  • The WHO (World Health Organization) has been on the front line in fighting this pandemic. It is time we stand with them during this crisis as they find ways to help us. The WHO has been affected and blamed the most during this COVID-19 pandemic, yet they continue to find ways to help and support humankind. Let’s support their efforts to eradicate this virus from the world.

  44.Conspiracy Theory – Celebrities are being paid to say they have coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, they don’t

  • Celebrities have a busy lifestyle and are more likely to catch COVID-19 compared to ordinary citizens. That is why many celebrities have been affected by the coronavirus. To date, there haven’t been any false claims from celebrities about having COVID. Most of the celebrities who were affected have come forward through media or social media to share their experiences with us. Sharing the experiences of celebrities helps ordinary citizens stay more alert.

  45.Conspiracy Theory – Politicians (e.g. Boris Johnson) have faked having coronavirus.

  Fact: No, they don’t

  • Having COVID-19 is a painful, stressful, and dangerous experience. No one gains happiness from saying they have COVID. If someone says they have COVID-19, they mean it. They are alerting you to stay vigilant.

  46.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is a USA-virus.

  

  Fact: No, it isn’t

  • No, the USA did not invent the virus. When former President Donald Trump used the term ‘China virus,’ some Chinese politicians retaliated by claiming the virus was spread by the U.S. military when they visited Wuhan. This conspiracy theory has been debunked by various experts from different fields.

  47.Conspiracy Theory – All Bats have COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • No, not all bats have COVID-19. Any false theory can lead to unwanted attacks and the culling of ecologically important bats. Bats play a vital role in seed distribution, eating insects, and more. Some forests would collapse without bats. While bats are known to host thousands of different types of coronaviruses, 99% of these do not affect humans. Bats also have strong immunity to these coronaviruses. However, in rare cases like the COVID-19 pandemic, where the virus jumped from bats, evolved in an intermediary host, and then jumped to humans, it can become lethal.

  48.Conspiracy Theory – Eating wild animals can give you COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • COVID-19 is a new disease that occurs when the coronavirus causing COVID-19 enters your body. Coronaviruses are mostly found in bats, and in rare cases, they jump to humans through an intermediary host. So, this theory is false — not all wild animals have COVID-19. However, it is highly recommended not to eat wild animals, as they can carry various other pathogens that can be deadly.

  49.Conspiracy Theory – GMO causes COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Genetically modified (GM) crops are a target of various conspiracy theories. Some conspiracy theorists have claimed that GMOs cause COVID-19. This is laughable to scientists. They would be laughing at those who claim that genetically modified crops cause COVID-19.

  50.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 deaths are inflated.

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is a conspiracy theory that claims countries are inflating their COVID-19 death counts to control people and take away their freedom. In reality, the truth is the opposite. Many countries are deflating their death counts due to COVID-19. Some countries are suppressing the true death toll and misclassifying COVID-related deaths as non-COVID-related. The simple truth is that the current death count is an undercount. The true death toll could be two to three times higher than the official figures being released.

  51.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 vaccines can cause impotency.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some uneducated political leaders have claimed that vaccines cause impotency and are used for population control. However, vaccines are the only way to end this pandemic. We need to keep our faith in vaccines if we are to emerge from this crisis quickly.

  52.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is a not a Pandemic but a Plandemic.

  Fact: No, it isn’t

  • In other words, conspiracy theorists claim that the entire COVID-19 saga is preplanned and not a natural event. This theory is false, and no explanation is needed to support the conspiracy theorists.

  53.Conspiracy Theory – Hot water stops Coronavirus.

  

• Fact: No, it isn’t

  • Coronavirus can survive mild heat. Hot water does not prevent you from getting COVID-19.

  54.Conspiracy Theory – Eating ice-cream or other cold items increases the chance of getting COVID-19.

  Fact: No, it isn’t

  • Charlotte Gornitzka, who works for UNICEF on coronavirus misinformation, says: ‘A recent erroneous online message, purporting to be a UNICEF communication, appears to suggest that avoiding ice cream and other cold foods can help prevent the onset of the disease. This is, of course, wholly untrue. Avoiding cold items will not stop you from getting COVID-19.

  55.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 spreads through Ice.

• Fact: No, it doesn’t

  • Similar to the hot water theory, some fake news spreaders claim that COVID-19 spreads through ice and that avoiding ice will stop you from getting COVID-19. However, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 cannot survive very low temperatures for long. This theory is busted.

  56.Conspiracy Theory – Sunlight can kill coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, it doesn’t

  • Sunlight gives you vitamin D, and you may get tanned if you stay under the sun for long periods. However, prolonged sun exposure can increase the risk of skin cancer. Simply put, going for a walk in the sunshine will not stop coronavirus.

  57.Conspiracy Theory – Ultraviolet rays can kill coronavirus.

  

  Fact: No, it doesn’t

  • There is no scientific evidence that ultraviolet rays can prevent you from getting COVID-19 or cure you from COVID-19. Exposing yourself to too much ultraviolet radiation can result in harmful side effects.

  58.Conspiracy Theory – You don’t have COVID-19 if you can hold your breath for 10 seconds.

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is no evidence that holding your breath longer means you don’t have COVID-19.

  59.Conspiracy Theory – Colloidal silver or drinkable silver kills coronavirus.

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is clear advice from US health authorities that there is no evidence this type of silver solution is effective for any health condition. More importantly, it could cause serious side effects, including kidney damage, seizures, and argyria – a condition that turns your skin blue. They also note that, unlike iron or zinc, silver is not a metal that has any function in the human body.

  60.Conspiracy Theory – Drinking water regularly prevents COVID-19 from infecting you.

  Fact: No, it doesn’t

  • A post, copied and pasted by multiple Facebook accounts, quotes a ‘Japanese doctor’ recommending drinking water every 15 minutes to flush out any virus that might have entered the mouth. However, infections like coronaviruses enter the body primarily through the respiratory tract when inhaled. While some of the virus may enter the mouth, constantly drinking water will not prevent you from catching the virus.

  61.Conspiracy Theory – Sauna or hot baths Kills coronavirus.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Coronavirus enters the body through the respiratory tract. Hot baths or saunas will not kill the virus.

  62.Conspiracy Theory – Runny nose and sputum from lungs is not COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Research has shown that a runny nose and sputum can be less common symptoms of COVID-19, so don’t ignore them.

  63.Conspiracy Theory – Pepper can cure or prevent COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • Hot peppers and black pepper cannot prevent or cure COVID-19.

  64.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is a chronic life time disease.

  Fact: No, not true

  • If you contract the disease and are not in a vulnerable category, sufficient rest, healthy food, and regular exercise can lead to a full recovery from COVID-19. While some individuals over 60 years old or with co-morbidities may experience longer infections, there is no evidence that COVID-19 is a chronic condition.

  65.Conspiracy Theory – Pneumonia vaccines prevents you from getting COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, it won’t

  • Vaccines against pneumonia, such as the pneumococcal vaccine and the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus.
  • The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine.

  66.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 spreads through Swimming.

  Fact: No, not true

  • You cannot catch COVID-19 by swimming in pools, rivers, or ponds. There is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread through water

  67.Conspiracy Theory – Mouthwash can kill coronavirus:

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is no evidence to suggest that gargling mouthwash will kill the coronavirus.

  68.Conspiracy Theory – Contact lens can spread COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • False, If you take all safety precautions and don’t share your contact lens with anyone there is no possibility you will get COVID-19 because of contact lens.

  69.Conspiracy Theory – Probiotics can cure COVID-19

  Fact: No, not true

  • No. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are generally added to foods or used as a supplement to the diet to confer a health benefit. However, there is currently no evidence to support the use of probiotics to help prevent or cure COVID-19.

  70.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 can be spread by inhaling passive tobacco smoke.

  Fact: No, not true

  • No. There is no evidence coronavirus spreads through smoke. Do not believe this Myth / conspiracy theory.

  71.Conspiracy Theory – Should wear Masks during exercise.

  Fact: No, don’t do

  • As per WHO, people should NOT wear masks when exercising, as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably.
  • Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms.

  72.Conspiracy Theory – Government can infect everyone through public water supply.

  Fact: No, not true

  • There’s no evidence that the virus has spread through the water supply. In fact, the treatment in water facilities protects us from pathogens.

  73.Conspiracy Theory – Ordering or buying products shipped from overseas will make a person sick.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • Researchers are studying the new coronavirus to learn more about how it infects people. As of this writing, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the likelihood of becoming infected with COVID-19 from a commercial package is low since it has likely traveled over several days and been exposed to different temperatures and conditions during transit.

  74.Conspiracy Theory – Certain races and/or ethnicity cannot get COVID-

  Fact: No, not true

  • Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity. Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can cause people to avoid or reject others even though they are not at risk for spreading the virus.

  75.Conspiracy Theory – You will get COVID-19 if you eat Meat.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • It has been established that the novel coronavirus jumped species from an animal to a human and is originally a zoonotic disease. However, no known animal species has been confirmed to carry this specific virus as of yet, and medical experts advise people not to believe rumors and to continue eating non-vegetarian meals as long as they are prepared with utmost care for hygiene.

  76.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 came from a meteorite from outer space.

  Fact: No, not true

  • This is false. There is no evidence that any living organisms exist outside Earth. Plus, research has shown that the virus originated in the Wuhan wet market in China.

  77.Conspiracy Theory – Leaf blowers spread COVID-19

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is no indication at this time that leaf blowers spread COVID-19. However, if you have concerns regarding the use of leaf blowers, there are many other options for dealing with fallen leaves that reduce or eliminate the need for one, including composting/mulching, raking, and natural landscaping.
  • The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about  6 feet).

  78.Conspiracy Theory – Face Masks can cause Hypoxia

  Fact: No, not true

  • Hypoxia occurs when blood oxygen levels fall below a certain point, causing shortness of breath, confusion, or headache. Common causes of hypoxia are high altitude, asthma, and heart disease. Good, breathable face masks can help prevent you from getting COVID-19. Quality masks will not cause breathing problems. There is no evidence to support the claim that face masks can cause hypoxia.

  79.Conspiracy Theory – Vitamin-C supplements can kills Coronavirus

  Fact: No, not true

  • Research has shown no evidence that vitamin C will prevent or cure COVID-19. That said, vitamin C plays essential roles in the human body and supports normal immune function.

  80.Conspiracy Theory – Wearing Masks will cause CO2 poisoning

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is no evidence that wearing masks will cause oxygen deficiency or CO2 intoxication.

  81.Conspiracy Theory – Fireworks Gas / smoke can prevent or cure COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Staying too close to fireworks and breathing in the smoke and gas from it is dangerous and does not kill the virus.

  82.Conspiracy Theory – Chinese scientists stole coronavirus from Canadian Lab:

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some conspiracy theorists have alleged that the coronavirus was stolen from a Canadian virus research lab by Chinese scientists with the help of some Canadian scientists. The Canadian health agency has stated that this conspiracy theory has “no factual basis.”

  83.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 causing coronavirus is developed by Jews.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some Iranian media claimed “Zionist elements developed a deadlier strain of coronavirus against Iran.” Even some Arabian media have accused the USA and Israel of developing and spreading COVID-19.
  • Some social media conspiracy theories claimed that Jews manufactured COVID-19 to precipitate a global stock market collapse and then profit from insider trading.

  84.Conspiracy Theory – Mass Cremation in Wuhan burning 1000’s of bodies.

  Fact: No, not true

  • On February 8, 2020, a report emerged on Twitter claiming that “data” showed a massive increase in sulfur emissions over Wuhan, China. The Twitter thread then claimed the reason was the mass cremation of coronavirus victims. The story was shared on multiple media outlets, including the Daily Express, Daily Mail, and Taiwan News. Snopes debunked this misinformation, pointing out that the maps used in the claims were not real-time observations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentrations above Wuhan. Instead, the data was a computer-generated model based on historical information and a forecast of SO2 emissions.

  85.Conspiracy Theory – Millions of deaths attributed to decline in cell phone subscriptions:

  Fact: No, not true

  • There was a decrease of nearly 21 million cell phone subscriptions among the three largest cell phone carriers in China, which led to misinformation that this was evidence of millions of deaths due to the coronavirus in China. The drop is attributed to cancellations of phone services due to a downturn in social and economic life during the outbreak.

  86.Conspiracy Theory – Lifetime of the virus is only 12 hours.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some conspiracy theorists claim the lifetime of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is only 12 hours and staying home for a day will clear the virus. The incubation period of the virus itself is from 4 to 14 days. In rare cases, it can take months to clear the virus from your system.

  87.Conspiracy Theory – Helicopter spraying and Aeroplane spraying.

  Fact: No, not true

  • In some Asian countries, it has been claimed that one should stay at home on particular days when helicopters spray “COVID–19 disinfectant” over homes. No such spraying has taken place, nor is it planned, nor, as of July 2020, is there any such agent to be sprayed.

  88.Conspiracy Theory – Vibrations can kill coronavirus.

  Fact: No, not true

  • This theory originated in India. The notion that the vibrations generated by clapping together during Janata curfew would kill the virus was debunked by the media. Amitabh Bachchan (a famous Bollywood actor from India) was heavily criticized for one of his tweets, which claimed vibrations from clapping and blowing conch shells as part of Sunday’s Janata Curfew would have reduced or destroyed coronavirus potency as it was Amavasya, the darkest day of the month.

  89.Conspiracy Theory – Spiritual healers can clear Covid-19 from your system.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some spiritual so-called gurus claimed they could cure television viewers of COVID-19 directly from the TV studio, instructing viewers to touch their television screens to receive this ‘spiritual healing.’ Other spiritual healers promoted numerous conspiracy theories, falsely claiming they could cure the COVID-19 disease. All of these theories were dismissed as myths and have been debunked.

  90.Conspiracy Theory – Volcanic Ash can Kill COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Volcanic ash will not prevent or cure COVID-19. You will get burned if you apply hot volcanic ash to your body.

  91.Conspiracy Theory – Applying Cow urine or Drinking cow Urine can cure COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some politicians from India’s Ruling party have claimed drinking cow urine or applying cow urine over your body will cure COVID-19. Science has proved that drinking Cow urine can give you diarrhea and not cure COVID-19.

  92.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 Causes infertility in both Men and women.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • There are claims that both the COVID-19 disease and its vaccines can make women infertile and some men infertile. This conspiracy theory is completely false.

  93.Conspiracy Theory – Polio-Vaccines prevent COVID-19.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some social media posts, particularly in African countries, claimed that polio vaccines can prevent COVID-19. This is not true. Polio vaccines cannot prevent COVID-19.

  94.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 derives from “Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease 19”

  Fact: No, not true

  • Fake. This is a conspiracy theory spread in some social media posts. Actually, the expansion of COVID-19 is Coronavirus Disease 2019.

  95.Conspiracy Theory – “Virus Shut Out Protection” pendants and other fake pendants promoted by some conspiracy theorists can protect from Coronavirus:

  Fact: No, not true

  • There is no evidence that this conspiracy theory has any value or that it will work. It’s just a ploy to scare people during pandemic times and sell junk.

  96.Conspiracy Theory – Eating Bananas or Durian or Mango can cure COVID-19.

  

  Fact: No, not true

  • All types of fruits have their own health benefits. But there is zero evidence that any particular fruit can prevent or cure COVID-19.

  97.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 created to sell vaccines.

  

• Fact: No, not true

  • Not true. All evidence and investigations suggest COVID-19 is natural and of zoonotic origin. If it were created to sell vaccines, it should have been far more deadly, and the vaccines should have rolled out much sooner. It took almost a year for the vaccines to be ready for public use. Countries have spent billions on research and development of anti-COVID vaccines. This is a proven false conspiracy theory.

  98.Conspiracy Theory – Keeping your throat moist can kill Coronavirus.

  

• Fact: No, not true

  • There is no evidence that keeping your throat moist will prevent you from getting COVID-19 or cure you of it.

  99.Conspiracy Theory – Bat soup is the source of the transmission of COVID-19 to Humans.

  Fact: No, not true

  • Some social media videos showed people eating bats in China. One such video showed a Chinese woman eating bat soup and claiming it tasted similar to chicken. This led to many conspiracy theories claiming the first infection started from people eating bats.
  • Initial and ongoing research has proven that this is not the case. Though bats are the source of most coronaviruses, the one that causes COVID-19 likely passed onto humans through an intermediate host. Researchers have suggested this because most coronaviruses that live in bats don’t have the capability to infect humans directly and need to mutate to the right genetic structure through an intermediate host. Pangolins are considered the likely intermediate host. The nucleic acid sequence of a specific receptor-binding domain of the spike protein belonging to coronaviruses taken from pangolins was found to be a 99% match with SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19 and is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Researchers in Guangzhou, China, hypothesized that SARS-CoV-2 originated in bats and, prior to infecting humans, was circulating among pangolins.

  100.Conspiracy Theory – The US government created and Patented a COVID-19 vaccine years before the onset of COVID-19 Pandemic.

  Fact: No, not true

  • This is simply false. The US has been the most affected country in terms of the number of deaths and infections. The US government and CDC are making all the best efforts possible to stop the spread through lockdowns and other COVID-19 norms and to end this pandemic using vaccines. It took almost a year to get vaccines ready for this virus. The US government would not let its citizens die if they already had a vaccine to begin with. Research has proven that this virus originated in Wuhan, China, mostly through bats and pangolins.

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