How to debunk COVID-19 conspiracy theories

A woman wears a protective mask and gloves as she walks past graffiti which reads ‘to be, to stay and to last’ (L), ‘Covid19. Government Weapon’ (C) and ‘Paranoia’ (R) in Madrid center on March 15, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. | Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images In the whirlwind of news about the novel coronavirus pandemic, it can be hard to figure out what’s a scam or rumor and what’s vital information. The ways in which the COVID-19, the