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COVID-19 denialism

RecordOBS-0601
CategoryHealth/Pandemics
StatusDEBUNKED
SummaryCOVID-19 denialism is the belief that the SARS-CoV-2 virus does not exist or does not cause the disease COVID-19. This claim is a form of germ theory denialism and has been promoted by some public figures during the pandemic. Proponents claim that symptoms attributed to COVID-19 are actually due to toxins or other causes.
OriginCOVID-19 denialism emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting in 2020, and has been spread through social media and by some celebrities.
Claimed
  • SARS-CoV-2 does not exist.
  • COVID-19 is not a real disease.
  • Symptoms are caused by toxins or other factors, not a virus.
Evidence / consensusThe existence of SARS-CoV-2 and its role in causing COVID-19 is confirmed by extensive scientific evidence. COVID-19 denialism is a dangerous misinformation that undermines public health measures.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
A modern manifestation of germ theory denialism that has had deadly consequences. The virus has been isolated, sequenced, and proven to cause the disease.

Sources

  1. Viruses are Real, No Matter What Joe Rogan and RFK Jr. Say

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