AIRA Infodemic Trends Report – 27 April – 4 May 2023 (Weekly Brief #70) – World

May 12, 2023

Top trends

Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16 gains traction in Mauritius

COVID-19 conversations in Mauritius highlighted perceptions of the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 as a “common flu” and sentiments of frustrations regarding COVID-19 updates.

South African anti vax group spreads conspiracy theories about WHO on Telegram

Conspiracy theories about the WHO and malaria vaccine efficacy have been spread by the South African anti-vax group Freedom Alliance of South Africa on Telegram.

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