There is a myth that COVID-19 is a hoax or that the disease is not very dangerous, that it’s just like the flu. These beliefs are not supported by evidence. COVID-19 is a deadly disease that can have long-lasting negative health outcomes.
Supporting Links:
A Bioweapon or a Hoax? The Link Between Distinct Conspiracy Beliefs About the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak and Pandemic Behavior Sage Journals, Social Psychology and Personality Science (accessed 12/24)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1948550620934692
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1948550620934692
10 Top Myths About COVID-19 HealthCentral (accessed 12/24)
https://www.healthcentral.com/article/covid-19-myths-and-facts
https://www.healthcentral.com/article/covid-19-myths-and-facts