Conspiracy theories emerge as bird flu arrives in New Zealand
Conspiracy theorists are spreading misinformation about H5N1 bird flu, vaccines, conservation and viruses as the disease reaches New Zealand.
Conspiracy theories are circulating following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu in New Zealand. The misinformation centres on vaccines, conservation and viruses. Theorists are using the disease as a focal point for spreading false claims.
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New conspiracy theories hatch following bird flu’s arrival in NZ
Conspiracy theorists are flocking to H5N1 bird flu as a new topic ripe for misinformation about vaccines, conservation and viruses