CORONAVIRUS conspiracy theories have flooded the internet, with people bizarrely claiming COVID-19 is a man-made bioweapon and proof of the apocalypse.
The coronavirus has killed more than 36,000 people since November while infecting nearly 800,000 people globally. The virus appeared without warning in China’s Hubei province, prompting many to question its origin.
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Conspiracy theorists have taken to social media platforms in recent months to spread rumours about the virus’ supposed man-made origin.
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Some have said the virus was created in a Chinese laboratory, while others have suggested the pathogen was created in the US.
Scientists have debunked these outrageous theories, providing evidence of coronavirus’ natural origin.
But the conspiracy theorists have not given up in the face of evidence.
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One person said on Twitter: “#China owes billions to all the affected countries.
“People eating disease infested bats and is spread across the world.
“And please believe this was purposely done! #BioWeapon #coronavirus #COVID19 @realDonaldTrump”
Another person said: “It is true. It will be unimaginable.
“The #coronavirus bioweapon is mostly an economic weapon designed to bring mark of the beast IMO.”s
A third person also said: “Don’t discount likely possibility release of the Coronavirus from WuHan Bioweapon facility was purposeful.
“No more rioting in HK and 60 Chinese cities is there?”
We should not view the coronavirus as a prophesied, end-time plague
Niche Christian groups have also made bizarre claims about the virus, calling the COVID-19 pandemic fulfilment of Biblical prophecy.
One Twitter user said: “In the #Bible 10 plagues hit #Egupt right before #Passover.
“And now the #coronavirus has hit in #America right before Passover. #COVID19”
Another person said: “The book of Revelation is the most relevant book of our modern time.
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“You want to know what events are planned read the Book of Revelation.
“The microchip in the hand is part of the plan with #Coronavirus. Please read Revelation 13:16.”
A third said: “This coronavirus is the beginning of PLAGUES and judgement from The Most High.
“It’s going to get worse as the book of Revelation plays out.
“Might wanna read it or ask a Hebrew to explain it.
“Heed their warnings – WE KNOW WHATS HAPPENING. 2 Esdras 15.”
There is, however, no evidence to suggest the coronavirus is a biblical plague of prophecy.
Christian writer Michael Brown from The Stream said: “What is clear to me is that we should not view the coronavirus as a prophesied, end-time plague.
“Instead, we should view it in the same way we have viewed many other epidemics and pandemics in world history.
“They are tragic reminders of the broken state of our world and of the frailty of our race.”
Sourse: www.express.co.uk
