Santo Domingo residents watch from their homes as disinfectant is sprayed in the street as a preventive measure against the coronavirus in April. Photo: AFP
Dominican Republic study shows how coronavirus misinformation is spreading
- Nearly half the population of the Caribbean island nation believes debunked conspiracy theory that the virus was made in a Wuhan lab, survey finds
- Researchers say such perceptions mean people are more likely to defy social distancing rules and they promote distrust in the scientific community
Santo Domingo residents watch from their homes as disinfectant is sprayed in the street as a preventive measure against the coronavirus in April. Photo: AFP
