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The Coronavirus Collection: Conspiracy Theories

Snopes investigates conspiracy theories about the origins, discovery, and official responses to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.

Published Mar 13, 2020

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Various alternative theories have emerged to challenge the so-called "official narrative" recounting the emergence and discovery of the novel coronavirus, and how national governments have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read our fact checks of those claims below.

Check out the other categories to read the rest of our COVID-19 fact checks. What questions do you have? Help Snopes investigate rumors around the novel coronavirus by sending us your tips.

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