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In times of crisis conspiracy theories propagate because they can seem appealing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation and disinformation have spread widely, threatening to drown out credible sources of information. The outbreak has been accompanied by a massive infodemic making it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it. The aim of this commentary is to analyse the dangerous role of fake news and misinformation while the world is in thrall to COVID-19. It begins with a short discussion on post-truth and emo-truth and describes how emo-truth political manifestations are examples of toxic masculinities\' aggression. It will also look at the politicisation of masks and how misinformation can hinder compliance to mask adherence. The refusal to wear a mask also became a widely recognized sign of toxic masculinity in reporting around the world. The second half of the paper deals with the role of false truths in fake treatment and public trust in vaccines against COVID-19. The use of fake products and medicines results in a major risk to the health and safety of patients and need to be taken seriously. Political polarisation and online misinformation are also threatening vaccination programmes worldwide, with public trust best described as fickle, volatile and varying widely between countries. In this concoction of fake news, fake treatments and public distrust it is imperative not to capitalise on fears and politicise an already fraught situation. It is only then that public health officials will successfully convey evidence based information.
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COVID-19, its novel vaccination and fake news - What a brew
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