Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic, There Has Been Continued Misinformation

question 35

Multiple Choice

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been continued misinformation. Even the development of a vaccine has resulted in considerable skepticism, as conspiracy theories and misinformation have been presented by

• A) all sides of the media, and then presidential candidate Joe Biden.
• B) health care providers and vaccine companies.
• C) Russian hackers and social media company executives.
• D) conservative media, far-right advocates and politicians, and President Trump.

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