Federal Covid.gov Site Redirect Sparks Lab Leak Theories

April 18, 2025, 1:20 pm

In a significant shift, the official Covid.gov site now prominently features content promoting the lab leak theory regarding the origins of COVID-19. Previously a hub for reliable public health information, the site’s redirection toward lab leak narratives has stirred debate over misinformation and governmental manipulation of digital platforms. This change has been highlighted by multiple reports, underscoring concerns about the spread of unverified claims through official channels.

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zerohedge.com / Lab Leak: White House Unveils Massive Report On The True Origins Of COVID 19

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techcrunch.com / White House replaces covid.gov website with ‘lab leak’ theory

The government-run website covid.gov used to host information about COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment. Now, under President Trump’s purview, the page redirects to a White House website espousing the unproven theory that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese laboratory. The theory, which has...

gizmodo.com / Trump Turns Covid.gov Into a Lab Leak Theory Fan Page

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arstechnica.com / “Lab leak” marketing page replaces federal hub for COVID resources

The site previously hosted links to resources on long COVID, vaccines, and testing.

theverge.com / Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website

Covid.gov, the government website where you could previously find information about covid, now redirects to a page that pushes the conspiracy theory that the virus originated from a lab. Navigating to the website reveals a prominent banner with the words “Lab Leak” and a photo of Donald Trump,...


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