Coronavirus news – fact or fake?

 

Biological weapons

Another conspiracy theory, this one would have it that the virus was bio-engineered in a laboratory. Those responsible are either the Chinese government, the US government or the Bill Gates Foundation. According to the theorists that virus was either deliberately or inadvertently released. 

 

The pharmaceutical industry 

This theory has it that there is a cheap and simple cure available but the pharmaceutical industry is holding off distribution. Those who believe this, claim that the industry is waiting for mass vaccinations so that they can cash in on the virus.

 

The bottom line

Social media companies are doing what they can to prevent the spread of fake news. We can also do our bit by ensuring that we check our sources before we share information that may not hold any water. Let’s keep conspiracies and fear at bay. Fake news helps nobody.