COVID Conspiracy Theories Undermine Future Pandemic Prevention
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Conversation

Conspiracy theories about COVID's origins, particularly the false lab leak narrative, are undermining trust in science and hindering efforts to prevent future pandemics. Scientific evidence strongly supports a natural zoonotic origin, with the virus likely spilling over from animals at the Wuhan market, but misinformation is leading to cuts in crucial research funding and public health initiatives, increasing global vulnerability to future outbreaks.