Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Sparks Conspiracy Theories

Reports of a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship quickly led to the spread of conspiracy theories, recycled Covid-19 narratives, and misleading claims across social media platforms.

20 May, 05:00 — 20 May, 05:00

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From 'Covid 2.0' to crisis actors: How hantavirus myths spread

Within minutes of reports emerging about a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, social media platforms were awash with conspiracy theories, recycled Covid-19 narratives and misleading claims

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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Sparks Conspiracy Theories

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From 'Covid 2.0' to crisis actors: How hantavirus myths spread

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