1.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 or the corona virus disease doesn’t exist.
Fact: No, it isn’t
- Nothing can be so far from 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 it is lab created. No humans have the capability to create such a deadly virus especially without a cure. 100’s of scientists around the world have done their own research and proved that corona virus 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 pharmaceutical industry is suffering during this pandemic. People who claim this should sit and retrospect. Respect the medical community rather 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 are just waves and they don’t spread biological material to infect you. This theory is totally busted.
5.Conspiracy Theory – Bill gates wants to sell vaccines so he created corona virus disease.
Fact: No, not true
- Bill and Melinda foundation is playing a key role if fighting this pandemic. It is important 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. But proper hand wash using alcohol based hand sanitizers or soap with water helps clear coronavirus from your hands.
7.Conspiracy Theory – Alcohol or Drugs like Cocaine can kill Coronavirus.
Fact: No, they aren’t
- Nothing can be far from the truth. There is no proof Alcohol or drugs can kill viruses. French authorities were forced to scotch rumors that Cocaine can kill viruses after a series of fake news started 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 never out to spread the virus. Even out of a million chance China is spreading the virus through packages, WHO ( world health organization ) has studies how long viruses survive on packages and surfaces and it has proved viruses don’t survive in spreading stage on packages for a long time.
9.Conspiracy Theory – Spraying alcohol and chlorine can kill coronavirus:
Fact: No, they aren’t
- False: Taking a alcohol or chlorine shower will not kill coronavirus. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth)”, warns the WHO.
10.Conspiracy Theory – Miracle mineral solution kills the virus:
Fact: No, they aren’t
- Q-Anon theorists have suggested drinking a miracle solution to kill virus. This is 100% false. This virus spreads both through your mouth an nose. Even if some miracle solution kills virus in your mouth , it will not kill viruses in your nasal passage or ones that have already entered your body.
11.Conspiracy Theory – Garlic or Onion kills coronavirus:
Fact: No, they aren’t
- FALSE: Garlic and Onion does have some antibiotic or anti microbial properties but there is no evidence it 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 from fruit to full-face helmets forged from recycled water bottles. Elsewhere sales of paper masks have gone through the roof. 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 have 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 different 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 since 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 patient 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 people 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 have reported that around 80% of people with COVID-19 experience a relatively 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 led to suggest hydroxychloroquine was effective against COVID 19. But later research proved HQL provided little protection. But still there are many including President Trump who believe Hydrochloroquine is effective against COVID-19.
- If this scenario were true, one would expect the percentage of positive tests to decrease over time. But 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, letting it 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 or Siddha medicines have some good herbs which can help improve your immune system but there is no proof it can cure or prevent COVID-19. This theory is promoted by some in countries like India. Experts have busted this conspiracy theory.
20.Conspiracy Theory – Conspiracy by CDC to prevent re-election of President trump:
Fact: No, not true
- CDC has no role in this. In fact we should all stand by CDC for their hard work during this Pandemic. Throwing mud on 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 more safe since they are 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 from research is currently out. 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. This sweeps viruses and bacteria down into our gut where they are denatured in the acid conditions of our stomachs.“With modern, very highly sensitive detection mechanisms, we can detect these viruses in feces. Usually, the viruses that we can detect in this way are not infectious to others, as they have been destroyed by our guts.”
23.Conspiracy Theory – Warm weather will stop COVID-19.
Fact: No, not true
- According to 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 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. WHO generally recommends good rest in isolation for up to 15 days for young healthy individual is 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 give any protection for you from 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
- Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 comes from a large group of coronaviruses. Coronavirus primarily survive in wild animals. All coronavirus have spiky proteins on them. That is why they are called coronavirus.
- In rare cases mutated coronavirus jump from animals like bats to humans directly or through intermediary hosts. Middle East respiratory syndrome ( MERS ) , Severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS also SARS-COV2 ) are caused by coronavirus which jumps 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. Initial phases of the pandemic were more targeted towards older individuals. But with new fast spreading mutated virus strain which is spreading more among younger individuals this myth is busted. Children are susceptible to COVID same like everyone.
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
- Not always the case. It depends on your surroundings. If you are in high risk areas like COVID-patient care or a health care doctor who works with COVID-19 patients it is important you wear high quality masks that give more protection.
- It is proved that surgical and N-95 masks provide more protection. Right mask can protect you but masks don’t always give 100% protection against COVID-19. Social distancing / hand hygiene is also important. This theory is debunked.
35.Conspiracy Theory – Hand dryers kill the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Fact: No, not true
- Hand dryers do not kill virus related to COVID-19. Washing your hands with soap or good hand sanitizers for more than 15 seconds will kill coronavirus from 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 the population well in control. There are 100s of ways to bring awareness to people and control population. You don’t have to Unleash a pandemic to control 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 is not invented, it spreads from coronavirus infection which jumped from wild animals to humans. Just because countries bring lock-downs to control virus spread doesn’t mean the Government has invented COVID-19 to spy on us or control us.
38.Conspiracy Theory – CIA is behind COVID-19.
Fact: No, they aren’t
- Most accepted finding about COVID-19 is that it originated in a wet Market in Wuhan , China. Also it is proved that is 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 VIRUS?
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 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 COVID-19 spreads through mosquitoes. It can spread only through water droplets either by someone speaking or coughing or through contaminated surfaces.
41.Conspiracy Theory – Jews spread COVID-19.
Fact: No, they don’t
- False: Anti-Semitism has been in existing for 100’s of years. Conspiracy theorists supporting anti-Semitism will always take advantage of vulnerable situations to blame Jews. This Pandemic is no expectation. Everyone can get COVID-19. If you take the right precautions like wearing effective masks/social distancing/hand sanitization no one can give you COVID-19, whether it is Jews or even God.
42.Conspiracy Theory – Muslims maliciously avoid social distancing.
Fact: No, they aren’t
- Since the twin towers attack everything is blamed on Muslims. Of course some conspiracy theorists will find ways to blame Muslims. No Muslims don’t spread COVID-19. There are a huge number of Muslims we have come across who are concerned the same way we are concerned about the COVID-19 disease. 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
- WHO ( World Health Organization ) has been in the front line in fighting this Pandemic. It is time we stand with them during this crisis as they find ways to help us. WHO is affected and blamed the most during this COVID-19 pandemic still they find ways to help and support mankind. Let’s support their efforts to eradicate this virus from this world.
44.Conspiracy Theory – Celebrities are being paid to say they have coronavirus.
Fact: No, they don’t
- Celebrities have a busy lifestyle. They have more chance of catching COVID-19 compared to normal citizens. That is why many celebrities are affected by Coronavirus. Till today there hasn’t been a false claim by any celebrities that they have COVID. Most of the celebrities who got affected came out through media or social media to share their experience with us. Sharing the experience 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/ dangerous experience. No one gains happiness saying they have COVID. If someone said they have COVID-19 they mean it. They are alerting you to stay alert.
46.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is a USA-virus.
Fact: No, it isn’t
- No USA did not invent the virus. When ex-president Donald Trump used the term China virus, Some Chinese politicians retaliated and said the virus is spread by USA Military when they visited Wuhan. This conspiracy theory had been busted by various experts from different fields.
47.Conspiracy Theory – All Bats have COVID-19.
Fact: No, not true
- No all Bats don’t have COVID-19. Any wrong theory can result in unwanted attack and culling of ecologically important Bats. Bats play a vital role in seed distribution , eating insects and more. Some forests will collapse if they don’t have bats. Bats are known to have 1000’s of different types of Coronaviruses in them but 99% of the Coronavirus don’t affect humans. Bats too have strong immunity for all coronaviruses. But in rare cases like this COVID-19 pandemic where the virus jumped from Bats , evolved in an intermediary host and then jumped to humans it can be lethal.
48.Conspiracy Theory – Eating wild animals can give you COVID-19.
Fact: No, not true
- COVID-19 is a new disease you get when the coronavirus which causes COVID-19 enters your body. Coronaviruses are mostly in bats and in rare cases they jump to humans through an intermediary host. So this theory is false, not wild animals have COVID-19. But it is highly recommended to not eat wild animals since they can have various other pathogens which can be deadly.
49.Conspiracy Theory – GMO causes COVID-19.
Fact: No, not true
- Genetically Modified Crops are a target of various conspiracy theories. Some conspiracy theorists have claimed GMO causes COVID-19. This is hilarious for scientists . Scientists will be laughing at jokers who claim 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 count to control people and take away their freedom. Actually the truth is the other way around. Most countries deflate the death count due to COVID-19. Many countries are suppressing death counts and counting many COVID related deaths to non-COVID related. Simple truth is the current death count is a serious under-count. True death counts can be twice or thrice more than the official counts released.
51.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 vaccines can cause impotency.
Fact: No, not true
- Some uneducated political leaders have claimed Vaccines cause impotency, and vaccines are used as a population control. Vaccines are the only way to end this pandemic , we need to keep our faith in vaccines for us to come out of this pandemic 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 this whole COVID -19 Saga is preplanned and not a natural event. This theory is false and no explanation is required 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 indicate that avoiding ice cream and other cold foods can help prevent the onset of the disease. This is, of course, wholly untrue. No avoiding cold items will not stop you from getting COVID-19.
55.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 spreads through Ice.
Fact: No, it doesn’t
- same like the hot water theory, some fake news spreaders claim COVID-19 spreads through Ice and avoiding ice will stop you from getting COVID-19. Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 cannot survive very low temperatures for a long time. This theory is busted.
56.Conspiracy Theory – Sunlight can kill coronavirus.
Fact: No, it doesn’t
- Sunlight gives you vitamin D and you get tanned going under the sun for a long time. You can get skin cancer if you expose your skin for long hours for many days under the sun. 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 ultraviolet rays can prevent you from getting COVID-19 or cure you from COVID-19. Exposing yourself to too much ultraviolet rays can result in too many 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 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’s clear advice from the US health authorities that there’s 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 makes your skin turn blue. They say 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
- One post, copied and pasted by multiple Facebook accounts, quotes a “Japanese doctor” who recommends drinking water every 15 minutes to flush out any virus that might have entered the mouth. Infections like coronaviruses enter the body via the respiratory tract when you breathe in. Some of them might go into your mouth, but even constantly drinking water isn’t going to prevent you from catching the virus.
61.Conspiracy Theory – Sauna or hot baths Kills coronavirus.
Fact: No, not true
- Coronavirus enters through your respiratory tract. Hot baths or saunas will not kill coronavirus.
62.Conspiracy Theory – Runny nose and sputum from lungs is not COVID-19.
Fact: No, not true
- Research has proved that runny nose and sputum can be less common symptoms of COVID-19 so don’t ignore it.
63.Conspiracy Theory – Pepper can cure or prevent COVID-19.
Fact: No, not true
- Hot peppers / black peppers cannot prevent or cure COVID-19.
64.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 is a chronic life time disease.
Fact: No, not true
- If you catch the disease and are not in the vulnerable category, good rest, healthy food, regular exercise can make you fully recover from COVID-19. Few people who are above 60 years old or with co-morbidities can have longer infections. But there is no evidence COVID-19 is chronic.
65.Conspiracy Theory – Pneumonia vaccines prevents you from getting COVID-19.
Fact: No, it won’t
- Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Hemophiliacs influenza 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
- No, You cannot catch COVID-19 Swimming in pools, rivers, ponds. There is no evidence COVID-19 can spread through water
67.Conspiracy Theory – Mouthwash can kill coronavirus:
Fact: No, not true
- There is no evidence to suggest gargling mouthwash will kill 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 man and is originally a zoonotic disease. However, no known animal species has been known to carry this virus as of yet and medical experts have asked people not to believe in rumors and eat 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 not true. There is no evidence any living organisms exist outside earth. Plus research has shown that the virus first originated from 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 to dealing with fallen leaves that reduce or eliminate the need for a leaf blower, including composting/mulching, raking, and natural landscaping.
- The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly 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 falls below a certain level, causing shortness of breath, confusion, or headache. Common causes of hypoxia are high altitude, asthma and heart disease. Good breathable face masks can prevent you from getting COVID-19 . Good marks will not cause any breathing problems. There is no evidence to support 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 serves 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 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. Canadian health agency has said this conspiracy theory had “no factual basis”.
83.Conspiracy Theory – COVID-19 causing coronavirus is developed by Jews.
Fact: No, not true
- Some Iranian media claimed “the 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 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 8 February 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 due to the mass cremation of coronavirus victims. The story was shared on multiple media outlets, including Daily Express, Daily Mail, and Taiwan News. Snopes debunked the misinformation, pointing out that the maps used by 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 forecast on 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 is evidence for millions of deaths due to the coronavirus in China. The drop is attributed to cancellations of phone services due to a downturn in the 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 which 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 takes 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 will 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, 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 can cure television viewers of COVID-19 directly from the TV studio. The viewers had to touch the television screen to receive the spiritual healing. Other spiritual healers claimed many other conspiracy theories claiming they can cure the Covid-19 disease. All theories were dismissed as myths and were 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 on 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 it’s 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 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 this conspiracy theory has any value or it will work. It’s just a ploy to scare people during Pandemic times and sell junk stuff.
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 from nature and of Zoonotic origin. If it was created to sell vaccines it should have been far more deadly and the vaccines should have rolled out long back. It took almost a year for the vaccines to be ready for the public use. Countries have spent billions for 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 keeping your throat moist will prevent you from getting COVID-19 or cure you from COVID-19
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 tastes similar to Chicken. This led to many conspiracy theories claiming the first infection started from people eating bats.
- Initial and ongoing research have proved that this is not the case. Though bats are the source of most of the coronaviruses , one that causes COVID-19 has passed onto humans through an intermediate host. Researchers have said this because most coronaviruses which live in bats don’t have the capabilities to infect humans directly and they 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 which causes COVID-19 and is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Researchers in Guangzhou, China, hypothesized that SARS-CoV-2 had 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 not true. The US is the most affected country today in terms of number of deaths and infections. The US government and CDC are taking 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 will not let it’s citizens die if they already had a vaccine to begin with. Research has proved this virus originated from Wuhan China, mostly through Bats and Pangolins.
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It was interesting to read this conspiracy theory. There are multiple genres and story types represented here. The only thing binding these theories together is COVID-19. But since we are all living through Covid together.
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