DISINFO: We cannot rule out that the coronavirus will cause humanity to perish
SUMMARY
The coronavirus epidemic has brought about the end of the global capitalist system and of the modern world. Does this mean that humanity will perish? We do not know, but we cannot rule this out
RESPONSE
Emerging apocalyptic pro-Kremlin narrative claiming that the coronavirus pandemic will soon lead to the collapse of globalisation, the fall of modern civilisation and could even bring about the end of humanity. The narrative of “imminent collapse” is one of the core instruments of pro-Kremlin disinformation outlets, used to spread demoralisation and self-doubt among target audiences, as well as to sow discord, panic and diminish trust in national authorities, the EU and international institutions. The article provides no evidence to support its sweeping, apocalyptic claims. The Covid-19 pandemic - which is closing borders, severely restricting travel and disrupting supply chains - is expected to provoke a global recession, but it does not mean the catastrophic collapse of the global economic system. Moreover, the article’s claim that the end of humanity is a possible outcome of the pandemic does not reflect reality. The international scientific and medical community is working together like never before to understand the virus and produce a vaccine. There is coordinated, cross-border international effort to monitor and treat the disease, and to speedily develop and disseminate a vaccine across national borders to end the pandemic. Read here previous cases claiming that the coronavirus represents the end of globalisation.