When it comes to COVID-19 misinformation, not all nations are the same. Some are peddling a larger variety of myths than others - and each seems to have its own personal favourite.
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From political ideologies, conspiracy theories or “reopen” protests, when faced with uncertainty, we seek reassurance in the face of mortality through efforts at containment.
Some of the worst health performers in recent weeks have been ‘First World’.
Hospitals have requested that people avoid non-emergency visits, and conspiracy theorists are posting images of empty parking lots online as false proof that COVID-19 is an elaborate hoax.
As if attacks on health workers weren't upsetting enough, reports indicate broadband engineers are now also being abused - as conspiracy theorists link 5G technology with to COVID-19's spread.
There's no shortage of myths, scams and spurious claims circulating about coronavirus.
Top contributors
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Infectious Diseases Physician, Senior Lecturer, James Cook University and, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Western Australia
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Epidemiologist, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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PhD Candidate, ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet), Australian National University
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Doctoral Candidate, Religious Studies, McMaster University
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Associate Professor, UNSW
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Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Princeton University
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Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Privacy Preserving Digital Technologies, Ryerson University
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Senior Researcher and Director of Business and Communications, Social Media Lab, Ryerson University
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Doctoral Researcher, University of Western Australia
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Research Specialist, Princeton University
