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It's been almost a year since the coronavirus broke out in China. Our lives have really changed during the pandemic but we humans are pretty good at adapting. While the deadly disease is still claiming many lives worldwide, Pfizer and BioNTech have announced the first 'milestone' vaccine which can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid. They hope to be able to supply 50 million doses by the end of this year, and around 1.3 billion by the end of 2021.

Until then, the vast majority of people continue being vulnerable to a coronavirus infection and it is only the restrictions on our lives that are preventing more of us from dying. However, some nutbags still can't understand the severity of the situation. What's even more incredible, they use the Internet to broadcast their absurd thoughts. Covid is just flu, they say, masks won't help.

Luckily, someone usually responds to these folks with facts and logic. Continue scrolling and check out some of the best covidiot takedowns to date.

A poll by YouGov and the Economist in March 2020 found 13% of Americans believed the Covid-19 crisis was a hoax, while a whopping 49% thought the epidemic might be man-made. And while you might hope that greater brainpower or education would help us to tell fact from fiction, it's relatively easy to find examples of many educated people falling for this false information.

Take the writer Kelly Brogan, a prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorist, for example. She has a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and studied psychiatry at Cornell University. That's quite a resume. Yet she has shunned clear evidence of the virus's danger in countries like China and Italy. If that's not enough, she even questioned the basic tenets of germ theory while endorsing pseudoscientific ideas.

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I'm Gonna Take The Surgeon's Side On This One

I'm Gonna Take The Surgeon's Side On This One

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Of course, it simply isn't true. General practitioner, medical researcher, and founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research, Iris Gorfinkel, M.D., told Bored Panda it's important to remember that Covid is not just a flu. "It's not actually just a respiratory illness, it needs to be understood as a multi-system disease," Gorfinkel said. "So once it's inhaled, goes into the nose, it can damage the nerves right off the bat, so people can lose their sense of smell and taste. And that can actually last for months. The virus can [also] be swallowed. 20% of individuals present with gastrointestinal symptoms as their first clue that something is wrong. Yes, it can cause a runny nose, sore throat and cough, fever, and headaches. But we also know that it can cause significant hematologic problems, including the risk for stroke, that goes up significantly. And we've heard about Covid toes happening. That's not just in children, it can happen in adults as well. It's a pro-inflammatory disease, it's a disease that causes an increase in stroke risk."

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Due For Some Good Luck Eventually

Due For Some Good Luck Eventually

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Science writer David Robson thinks these gaps in our collective knowledge of the disease could be due to information overload. The media bombards the public with news regarding the pandemic all day, every day, and we therefore often rely on our intuition to decide whether something is accurate or not. "Purveyors of fake news can make their message feel 'truthy' through a few simple tricks, which discourages us from applying our critical thinking skills—such as checking the veracity of its source. As the authors of one paper put it: 'When thoughts flow smoothly, people nod along.'"

According to Robson, the route organizations could take in order to open the eyes of these confused individuals is simple: they should present the facts as simply as possible. Preferably, with images, graphs, and other aids that make the ideas easier to digest. These campaigns should avoid repeating the myths themselves. "The repetition makes the idea feel more familiar, which could increase perceptions of truthiness," Robson said. "That's not always possible, of course. But campaigns can at least try to make the true facts more prominent and more memorable than the myths, so they are more likely to stick in people’s minds. (It is for this reason that I’ve given as little information as possible about the hoax theories in this article.)"

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Gorfinkel agrees with this line of thinking. "Instead of calling [out] misinformation, try to give ... good information and fill in the gaps in people's knowledge."

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If He Were Here He'd Consume These Morons With Fireballs From His Eyes And Bolts Of Lightning From His Arse

If He Were Here He'd Consume These Morons With Fireballs From His Eyes And Bolts Of Lightning From His Arse

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Ben Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The amount of “pride” on these idiot’s faces... Not sure people will ever understand wearing a mask isn’t a Freedom issue.

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Hillary Clinton Going In For The Kill

Hillary Clinton Going In For The Kill

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, that's not fair. No one explained Trump what sunglasses are and how he should use them. How can you use sunglasses without a manual? /S

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In A Discussion Over The Value Of Face Masks During Covid

In A Discussion Over The Value Of Face Masks During Covid

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people going on about "doing research" don't even actually have the skills to do it properly or the ability to correctly read and interpret what they get.

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Rip Cooper’s Dog, And Eric

Rip Cooper’s Dog, And Eric

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it shouldn't but this one made me laugh . I see myself as pretty good with words and never shy for a pun or a witty remark, but replies like these make me jealous

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Someone On The Walmart Social Media Team Has Had Enough Of Covidiots

Someone On The Walmart Social Media Team Has Had Enough Of Covidiots

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We Need Certainty, Think Of The Children

We Need Certainty, Think Of The Children

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Julie C Rose
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi Laura. New Zealand’s outbreak HAS ended. You watched videos of how we did it, but you turned your nose up because it was a librul method.

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It’s Crazy That People Still Think Covid Is As Harmless As The Flu. It’s Just Flabbergasting To Me

It’s Crazy That People Still Think Covid Is As Harmless As The Flu. It’s Just Flabbergasting To Me

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like comments that were comparing 4 months worth of covid vs annual data for everything else. at 245 000 dead in 9 months, it is more than all that person listed combined.

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In Response To Walmart Requiring Masks For All. Hope He Can Get Burn Cream From A Store Without A Mask.

In Response To Walmart Requiring Masks For All. Hope He Can Get Burn Cream From A Store Without A Mask.

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Tom Wolf Is The Governor Of Pennsylvania, Fyi. This Person Is Mad They Are Asked To Wear A Mask In Public

Tom Wolf Is The Governor Of Pennsylvania, Fyi. This Person Is Mad They Are Asked To Wear A Mask In Public

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Found On Nextdoor Post About Covid-19

Found On Nextdoor Post About Covid-19

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kelly should feel ever so stupid now but she'll keep denying that there's a pandemic going on. Her next post will be a rant why she can't have a Covid-19 test and a ventilator because it's her goddamn constitutional right.

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My Friend’s Response To A Facebook Covid Post

My Friend’s Response To A Facebook Covid Post

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wear a Complex,weird looking mask for halloween?..hell yes. Wear a simple mask made from simple cloth and strap for Covid prevention?..hell no, i had my rights!!

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Covid Obituary

Covid Obituary

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Neva York
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think benjamin is a troll. Just what I gathered from looking at his post history.

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On A Facebook Post About Schools Opening Up In The Fall

On A Facebook Post About Schools Opening Up In The Fall

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Colin L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This misses the risks to family members as well. Kids are huge vectors... try to explain that C19 is scary, and I'd expect them to lick their hands and start chasing each other screaming "'Rona! 'Rona!"

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It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable

It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Similarly, a large asteroid hitting the earth would be soooooo much worse than climate change. So let's only focus on asteroids.

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Coronavirus Side Effect: Major Burns

Coronavirus Side Effect: Major Burns

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Three Words.

Three Words.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I personally don’t believe in god but I respect those who do. Yet I am driven mad by those who use there beliefs as a shield against criticism or science. (As a note, most people that I meet that believe in God are very awesome and generous people!) ps. sorry for the long post!

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#24

This Chick Spews The Most Outrageous Stuff

This Chick Spews The Most Outrageous Stuff

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a second I thought she was railing against immigrants held in cages. Then I remembered this was about covid.

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Wtf Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?

Wtf Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?

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Pro-Choice Mask

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Murder By Words Covid 2nd Edition

Murder By Words Covid 2nd Edition

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are just no words for the kind of stupid that reads "gas exchange" and thinks its putting gasoline in things

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If You Share An Image That Can Result In Unsafe Practices Regarding Covid, Be Prepared To Be Called Out On It

If You Share An Image That Can Result In Unsafe Practices Regarding Covid, Be Prepared To Be Called Out On It

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Covid Is Just A Flu

Covid Is Just A Flu

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I almost died but it's blown out of proportion and taking precautions is living in fear". Some people just deserve a Darwin award

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Nothing But A Chalk Outline At The Murder Scene

Nothing But A Chalk Outline At The Murder Scene

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Not Understanding Basic Info To Own The Libs

Not Understanding Basic Info To Own The Libs

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh dear God. I hear this one a lot. I have learned to reply like this: "Ever hear of Typhoid Mary? Made people sick but never was sick herself?" Ninety percent answer, "Oh yeah, I heard about that in school/onTV/etc.". Me: "OK, now pretend she's COvid Larry...."

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Someone Suggested To Prep Younger Kids For Masks At School This Fall By Using Them At Home For Short Periods.

Someone Suggested To Prep Younger Kids For Masks At School This Fall By Using Them At Home For Short Periods.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. God alone is not going to save you from COVID- you need to do your part as well.

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That Was A Good One

That Was A Good One

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Why is everyone panicking and crying that we're sinking? I'm here on the stern 150 feet above sea level and the music is playing. "

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One Of The Best Responses To A "Corona Wont Kill Me So Why Should I Care??" Comment Ive Seen Yet.

One Of The Best Responses To A "Corona Wont Kill Me So Why Should I Care??" Comment Ive Seen Yet.

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I Might Order That Mask Design Just To Mess With Idiots Like Her

I Might Order That Mask Design Just To Mess With Idiots Like Her

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Comments On A Post About A Local Business Shutting Down For A Positive Covid Employee

Comments On A Post About A Local Business Shutting Down For A Positive Covid Employee

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why cover Shelly's name? It should be known that Shelly is on the cutting edge of Infectious disease research. You should know who to visit when you have an infectious disease. /S

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On A Post Asking If Anti Vaxxers Would Want To Get The Covid-19 Vaccine If It Gets Released Officially

On A Post Asking If Anti Vaxxers Would Want To Get The Covid-19 Vaccine If It Gets Released Officially

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My own mother claims she isn't anti-vaxx, all her kids are vaccinated with the usual stuff, but she kicks up such a fuss every time a new vaccine becomes available I really have to wonder....

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Person Comparing Covid And Flu Gets Owned By This Analogy

Person Comparing Covid And Flu Gets Owned By This Analogy

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bill Mitchell seems to be a very good provider of stupid corona-related quotes

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