The theory that the COVID-19 pandemic was caused by a virus created in a laboratory and released intentionally or accidentally is a baseless conspiracy theory that has been widely debunked by multiple scientific studies and experts. The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019 and continues to affect many parts of the world, is caused by a highly infectious respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
The theory that the COVID-19 pandemic was caused by a virus created in a laboratory and released intentionally or accidentally has been promoted by some individuals and groups, often as a means of spreading misinformation or propaganda. However, this theory is not supported by credible evidence and has been debunked...