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

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.